1. Contribute to the advancement of healthcare in a global society by utilizing inquiry methodology and incorporating relevant observations, experiences, and research findings through oral and written communication;
2. Exhibit critical thinking in nursing practice by synthesizing theoretical and empirical knowledge from the disciplines of nursing, the biological and behavioral sciences, and the humanities and prior nursing education and nursing practice experiences as the basis for providing nursing care
3. Exercise sound judgment and behavior based on higher level critical thinking skills
4. Utilize appropriate communication technique while engaged in professional nursing practice.
5. Document verbal and written communication and behaviors in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines
6. Use primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies to promote health, reduce risk and prevent disease in diverse populations across the life-span
7. Demonstrate leadership skills by accepting responsibility and accountability for professional and personal actions and decisions; 
8. Demonstrate caring, understanding, legal, ethical and professional behaviors in the role of a practicing nurse
9. Acknowledge the worth and dignity of all persons through sensitivity and respect for each person as an individual

10.  Demonstrate mastery in the professional discipline by helping individuals to adapt to change, providing safe, competent care, and effective management of human and material resources using data retrieval systems and other advanced technology  

11.  Validate an understanding of and the technical skills to administer pharmacological therapy   

12.  Transition into the professional role by qualifying for job promotions and admission to graduate school.

13.  Assess and analyze health status by assessing planning, implementing and evaluating the health potential of individuals, families, groups and population using scientific methodology;

1.   Manage material and human resources as a means of refining, retaining and extending the science of nursing;

15.  Utilize inquiry methodology to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate care practices and to extend nursing science;

16.  Provide valid, scientific rationales for interventions and prescriptions