Teaching Philosophy

Nurse of the Future Competencies

A student’s ability to demonstrate these competencies signifies preparation for successful transition into nursing practice and further professional development.

Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies, Department of Higher Education: Boston, Massachusetts.

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLO)

• PATIENT CENTERED CARE: Provide advocacy and individualized care for diverse populations.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrate accountability for legal and ethical behaviors that reflect standards of professional nursing practice.
• LEADERSHIP: Coordinate nursing care for multiple patients in collaboration with health team members for the acquisition/ achievement of shared outcomes.
• SYSTEM-BASED PRACTICE: Understand healthcare micro and macro systems and their impact on patient care.
• INFORMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY: Integrate technology to provide safe, quality care and improve patient outcomes, managing information confidentially and effectively.
• COMMUNICATION: Demonstrate effective communication skills while fostering mutual respect and shared decision-making with patients, families, and colleagues.
• TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION: Function effectively within interdisciplinary teams, fostering open communication, shared decision-making, and team development.
• SAFETY: Provide safe, quality care while minimizing the risk of harm to patients and providers.
• QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Demonstrate accountability for quality improvement of personal performance, patient care, and health care systems.
• EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: Utilize evidence-based practice to meet individualized needs across the healthcare continuum.