Scientific Underpinnings for Practice -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure program are prepared to apply knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences, nursing concepts, theories, and evidence-based practice to provide safe, effective care across the health-illness continuum and the life span to diverse individuals, families, communities, and populations.

• Synthesize knowledge from liberal arts education as a foundation for reflective practice and decision making.
• Apply evidence-based research to nursing practice to make clinical judgments that optimize health outcomes.

Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure program will recognize the complexities, including policy and regulation, of the broader context of the health care system and the profession in which they operate. Graduates are able to participate in shared decision making and effectively communicate with and mentor other team members with the goal of optimizing client outcomes in a complex and evolving health care environment. Graduate will be prepared to advocate for just improvements in health care access and advocate for and educate clients.

• Examine health care policy development and the influence of policy on nursing practice and the equitable delivery of cost-effective, quality care.
• Advocate for and educate clients and support their right to safe, compassionate, and holistic nursing care.
• Demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills in effectively coordinating and facilitating safe, effective care on interprofessional teams.

Systems, Safety, and Quality -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure program will be able to utilize client care and communication technologies to provide safe, effective, cost-effective care to diverse client populations across the life span. They will also be prepared to participate in quality improvement initiatives to optimize health care delivery processes.

• Use informatics, technology, and data to aid in decision making and improve client outcomes of individuals, families, communities, and populations.
• Compare legislative, regulatory, and financial factors impacting the equitable delivery of effective care and nursing practice within complex health care systems.
• Use quality improvement measures to optimize processes related to delivering safe, cost-effective care.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure program are prepared to provide culturally relevant health promotion and diseases prevention interventions to promote wellness in diverse populations to advance the common good.

• Integrate knowledge of population health and health assessment to develop and implement interventions to promote health and prevent disease in diverse populations.
• Examine the professional and moral obligation of baccalaureate generalist nurses to respect human dignity and advance the common good through working to promote health and prevent disease among diverse populations from a Christian perspective.

Analytic Foundations for Practice, Ethics, and Professional Role -
Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure program are prepared to effectively apply the nursing process and skills to deliver evidence-based, client-centered, holistic, and safe care in a variety of situations and settings. They will recognize core nursing values and ethics and the importance of personal commitment to continued education and professional development to advance their own practice and the profession.

• Apply the nursing process to provide safe effective client-centered care across the life span and health-illness continuum.
• Apply appropriate ethical standards to resolve moral and ethical dilemmas in the provision of health care.
• Communicate with clients, building therapeutic relationships to improve health outcomes.
• Manage holistic plans of care that take into account individuals’ preferences and physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
• Engage in personal and professional development to improve individual practice and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession.