The following program outcomes, based on the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education, drive the undergraduate curriculum. The alumnus/a of the undergraduate curriculum will demonstrate the following role dimensions of the professional nurse.

Provider of Care

The baccalaureate graduate will use sound clinical judgement and demonstrate comprehensive integration, translation and application of nursing knowledge when applying high quality, safe and equitable care to innovate professional nursing practice and provide holistic care to a diverse population.

Performance indicators:
Demonstrates use of nursing process.

• Performs assessments appropriately
• Accurately analyzes assessment data
• Plans appropriate interventions
• Demonstrates appropriate interventions
• Evaluates patient care outcomes
• Documents accurately
• Incorporates bio-psycho-social, ethical and spiritual aspects of health into care.
• Incorporates evidence-based care principles
• Provides ethical, culturally competent care
• Incorporates spiritual components into care

Leader of Care

The baccalaureate graduate will partner with relevant agencies and advocate for social justice to improve health outcomes and eliminate health inequities.

Performance indicators:

• Demonstrates appropriate coordination, delegation and supervision of nursing care.
• Designs and evaluates safe, effective, quality care for individuals, families and aggregates.
• Advocates for clients through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Member of a Profession 

The baccalaureate graduate will exhibit professionalism through effective interpersonal collaboration, the development of a professional identity through the lens fof the Marquette Nurse that incorporates nursing's core values of accountability, lifelong learning, self reflection, and personal wellbeing.

Performance indicators:

• Demonstrates the use of professional nursing standards
• Communicates respectfully in a clear accurate, relevant manner in oral, nonverbal and written modes.