Nursing
Division I Chair: L. Turner
Department Chair: M. Kennison
Faculty: C. Anyanwu, S. Kaewbua, L. Hudson, C. Kirby, L. Ogden, L. Turner, and L. Wray
Clinical Instructors:
Website: http://www.berea.edu/nur/
Courses: NUR Courses
Course Sequencing Table: Nursing
Entrance to the Major Information: Progression for NUR B.S.
Major/Minor Requirements: Nursing B.S.
The baccalaureate nursing curriculum provides engaging learning experiences that help the student to develop as a registered nurse, as an individual, and as a citizen. The curriculum includes a broad liberal arts foundation as well as didactic and clinical nursing courses essential for developing the competencies expected of baccalaureate graduates. The Nursing plan of study fosters development of self-directed learning, clinical judgment and leadership. Students learn how to identify and meet health needs of diverse groups with emphasis on Southern Appalachians. The graduate is prepared to render entry-level professional nursing practice and pursue graduate education in an area of special interest. The Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791) and approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). The Nursing Department is approved for nurse aide training by the Cabinet for Health & Family Services Department for Medicaid Services.
Mission In keeping with the learning goals articulated in Being and Becoming Berea College in the 21st Century and the Great Commitments of Berea College, the mission of the Baccalaureate Nursing Program is to prepare diverse students with great promise and limited economic resources from Appalachia and beyond for professional nursing in a dynamic practice environment. The Nursing Program prepares students as leaders, lifelong learners, and health advocates who uphold the highest standards for evidence-based practice, professional identity, and ethics. This program provides a strong foundation for graduate study in nursing.
Vision The vision of the Nursing Program is to be recognized for excellence in nursing education, practice, and scholarship. We envision our graduates advancing the nursing profession as advocates of health equity, innovators of healthcare, and practitioners of holistic, evidence-based patient/population-centered care.
Nursing Student Learning Goals & Outcomes
Program Goals
- Prepare graduates for professional nursing practice in a dynamic healthcare environment
- Prepare graduates for community engagement and health advocacy across healthcare settings.
- Prepare graduates for lifelong learning, graduate study &/or leadership positions in nursing.
Program Outcomes
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AACN Essentials Domains
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Program Outcomes
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Program Outcome Measurements
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Knowledge for nursing practice
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Graduates will integrate nursing knowledge and interdisciplinary concepts to provide evidence-based, person-centered care.
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Ninety percent (90%) of graduates will satisfactorily incorporate nursing knowledge and interdisciplinary concepts to provide EB, person-centered care as evidenced by satisfactory NUR 450 Nursing Synthesis and Complex Care Clinical Evaluation Tool.
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Person-Centered Care
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Graduates will demonstrate the ability to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
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Ninety percent (90%) of graduates will satisfactorily incorporate nursing knowledge and interdisciplinary concepts to provide EB, person-centered care as evidenced by satisfactory performance on the NUR 450 Nursing Synthesis and Complex Care Clinical Evaluation Tool.
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Population Health
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Graduates will design and implement strategies to improve health outcomes for diverse populations through health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.
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Ninety percent (90%) of graduates will satisfactorily engage in community projects & health advocacy, focused on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management across the lifespans evidenced by satisfactory performance on the NUR 448 Community Health Nursing Clinical Evaluation Tool.
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Scholarship for the Nursing Discipline
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Graduates will contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge through research, innovation, and dissemination of findings.
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Ninety percent (90%) of graduates will satisfactorily complete a NUR 450 Nursing Synthesis and Complex Care capstone presentation that includes a synthesis of the literature.
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Quality and Safety
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Graduates will apply principles of quality improvement and safety to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
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Ninety percent (90%) of graduates will satisfactorily complete and present an evidenced-based practice/Quality Improvement paper in the NUR 449 Nursing Leadership and Management course.
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Interprofessional Partnerships
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Graduates will collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams to optimize patient care and healthcare system performance.
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Ninety percent (90%) of graduates will collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams evidenced by satisfactory performance on the NUR 450 Nursing Synthesis and Complex Care Clinical Evaluation Tool.
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Systems-Based Practice
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Graduates will analyze healthcare systems to improve access, equity, and efficiency in care delivery.
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Ninety percent (90%) of graduates will satisfactorily complete a structured reflection describing a healthcare systemic inequity and strategies for nurses to advocate for improvement in the NUR 449 Leadership and Management course.
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Information and Healthcare Technologies
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Graduates will utilize informatics and healthcare technologies to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
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Ninety percent (90%) of graduates will satisfactorily describe how they used informatics and healthcare technologies to support their decision-making and improve patient outcomes, as evidenced by satisfactory performance on the NUR 450 Nursing Synthesis and Complex Care Clinical Evaluation Tool.
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Professionalism
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Graduates will embody ethical principles, accountability, and professional values in all aspects of nursing practice.
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Ninety percent (90%) of graduates will satisfactorily demonstrate accountability and professional nursing values and incorporate ethical principles in practice as evidenced by satisfactory performance on the NUR 450 Nursing Synthesis and Complex Care Clinical Evaluation Tool.
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Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development
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Graduates will engage in personal, professional, and leadership development activities.
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Ninety percent (90%) of graduates will engage in guided reflection on their personal and professional development in the NUR 449 Leadership and Management course.
Graduating senior respondents rated “Desire for lifelong learning” at a mean of > 3.0 on 4 scale on COSGS.
Graduating senior respondents rated “Develop leadership skills” at mean of > 4.0 on 5 scale on COSGS.
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