The BSN completion program is a four-semester program with one clinical rotation course which combines work in an agency (your current agency if employed can be used) with online coursework and discussion about your work within the field.
1. Students will demonstrate competencies based on professional standards to assume the role of professional nurse as well as prepare for career advancement to include (if applicable) graduate studies.
2. Students will apply the nursing process in providing evidence-based, culturally sensitive care to promote health and adaptation of individuals, families, groups and communities.
3. Students will demonstrate clinical reasoning skills using the nursing process to engage in safe and professional nursing practices.
4. Students will employ effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, members of the community, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Measuring success of the workplace-based learning experience is a two-fold process. NCSC faculty and deans have the primary responsibility to:
1. Hold students accountable for their attendance, behavior, professionalism both on campus and during their practicum rotation.
2. Vet and select partners that will offer our students the safest, most learning rich environment specific to each student’s goals and interest.
To assess the success of this two way level or responsibility both student and practicum instructors/facilities have a standardized mid term and end of term evaluation form to complete.
Additionally, all have the ability to contact the Dean/Director of Nursing to address any urgent issues. Finally, in terms of learning outcome assessment, each student is evaluated at least two times within a practicum rotation to assess their achievement of the professional nursing knowledge, skills, and behaviors appropriate to a baccalaureate degree trained nurse. These elements include but are not limited to evaluations of: Professionalism, safety practices, the commitment to professional currency in the field, communication and teamwork.
