Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Practical Nurse Program, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate the role and scope of practice for the practical nurse in Ohio
• Apply knowledge from the biological, behavioral, and nursing sciences to the care of clients.
• Utilize the nursing process to provide safe and effective nursing care to a diverse population in a variety of health care settings.
• Communicate effectively with clients and families, health care providers, and community members for the purpose of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
• Safely perform nursing skills according to accepted standards of practice.
• Demonstrate professionalism by engaging in legal, ethical, and accountable behaviors and utilizing economic concepts as they relate to the health care arena.
• Synthesize knowledge from nursing and related disciplines using critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate caring behaviors by respecting the diversity of each person by treating them with dignity and integrity.
• Collaborate with the health care team to provide and delegate nursing care according to Ohio Board of Nursing rules.