Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The baccalaureate program at the University of Utah is designed to reflect the mission and philosophy of the University and the vision, mission, goals and expected outcomes of the College of Nursing. Graduates of the baccalaureate program will achieve the following:

1. Distinguish the unique perspective of nursing through integration of liberal arts and sciences to establish a professional nursing practice.
2. Deliver safe, effective, person-centered care that respects the diversity of patient experiences and recognizes the individual as a full partner in team-based care.
3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of nursing practice that promotes health equity and enhances population health.
4. Synthesize and integrate current best practice evidence with clinical expertise to improve health and transform health care.
5. Implement quality improvement principles and practices to enhance health care outcomes and foster a culture of safety for all.
6. Utilize interprofessional partnerships with patients, caregivers, and health care professionals to provide inclusive care through communication, collaboration and teamwork.
7. Advocate for patient-centered care by identifying the role of organizational structure, socioeconomic environment, health care disparities and evidence-based practice in the delivery of care.
8. Integrate information and data management systems, along with available technology to improve patient care, streamline communication, facilitate efficient information exchange and optimize decision-making processes in the ethical delivery of health care.
9. Construct a sustainable professional identity inclusive of principles of accountability, health justice, perspective and collaboration, consistent with standards of moral, ethical and legal nursing practice.
10. Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development to support acquisition of nursing expertise and assertion of leadership.