2009-2010 - Bowie State University

Department of Nursing Goals
• Provide quality programs supportive of the learning needs of students
• Maximize opportunities to support recruitment, access, and retention efforts for students
• Promote local and regional workforce development
• Promote effective and efficient use of departmental resources
• Enhance the image of the Department of Nursing
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Department of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS) for students interested in becoming a
professional nurse. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the state licensure examination to become
registered nurses. Students may select from a tradition program or an accelerated program. Transfer and
second degree students are encouraged to select the accelerated program.
A BS completion program for Registered Nurses (with a Maryland license) is also offered. In either
baccalaureate program, students acquire a sound liberal education with content from the social sciences, arts,
humanities, sciences, and computer science. The curriculum provides students with comprehensive nursing
knowledge and skills.
Graduates will be critical thinkers who have the ability to provide nursing care in a variety of healthcare
settings, assume leadership roles, and adapt to the changing healthcare environment. The baccalaureate
program provides the foundation for graduate education. To complete a BS, the student must complete a
minimum of 120 semester hours, depending on the program.
Baccalaureate Curriculum Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the baccalaureate nursing program, the graduate will be able to:
1. Evaluate the impact of caring behaviors on patient outcomes.
2. Appraise the effects of communication techniques on proposed outcomes.
3. Appraise the effectiveness of culturally congruent care on client outcomes.
4. Evaluate the outcomes of ethical dilemmas in client care situations.
5. Appraise health policies and proposed laws that effect nursing practice.
6. Integrate critical thinking with independent judgment to promote optimal wellness to
families and communities.
7. Evaluate as a leader, the concepts of power and empowerment and autonomy and advocacy
in managing nursing practice.
8. Compares and contrasts leadership styles within the nursing structures and health care
systems in reference to Sociocultural, political, economic, legal, and ethical influences.
9. Utilize research findings for decision‐making and rationale for nursing interventions.
10. Critique components of research studies.
11. Assume accountability for meeting the changing health care needs of diverse populations
representing the global community, through the continuation of personal, professional, and
educational development
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