School of
Nursing

Mission and Pillars

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At Northeastern University, we create the conditions for robust, deep and flexible learning that will prepare our students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment in a world that is continually changing. While learning happens in classroom, lab and studio situations, it is much more powerful and robust when students have opportunities to use their knowledge and practice their skills in authentic, real-world situations. Below are listed the expected learning outcomes for our nursing students by program.

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Pre-licensure Nursing Program Data [PDF]

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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing

10.1 Demonstrate a commitment to personal health and well-being.

10.2 Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry that fosters flexibility and professional maturity.

10.3 Develop capacity for leadership.

1.1a Identify concepts, derived from theories from nursing and other disciplines, which distinguish the practice of nursing.

1.1b Apply knowledge of nursing science that develops a foundation for nursing practice.

1.1c Understand the historical foundation of nursing as the relationship developed between the individual and nurse.

1.1d Articulate nursing’s distinct perspective to practice.

1.2a Apply or employ knowledge from nursing science as well as the natural, physical, and social sciences to build an understanding of the human experience and nursing practice.

1.2b Demonstrate intellectual curiosity.

1.2c Demonstrate social responsibility as a global citizen who fosters the attainment of health equity for all.

1.2d Examine influence of personal values in decision making for nursing practice.

1.2e Demonstrate ethical decision making.

1.3a Demonstrate clinical reasoning.

1.3b Integrate nursing knowledge (theories, multiple ways of knowing, evidence) and knowledge from other disciplines and inquiry to inform clinical judgment.

1.3c Incorporate knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to support clinical judgment.

2.1a Demonstrate qualities of empathy.

2.1b Demonstrate compassionate care.

2.1c Establish mutual respect with the individual and family.

2.2a Demonstrate relationship-centered care.

2.2b Consider individual beliefs, values, and personalized information in communications.

2.2c Use a variety of communication modes appropriate for the context.

2.2d Demonstrate the ability to conduct sensitive or difficult conversations.

2.2e Use evidence-based patient teaching materials, considering health literacy, vision, hearing, and cultural sensitivity.

2.2f Demonstrate emotional intelligence in communications.

2.3a Create an environment during assessment that promotes a dynamic interactive experience.

2.3b Obtain a complete and accurate history in a systematic manner.

2.3c Perform a clinically relevant, holistic health assessment.

2.3d Perform point of care screening/diagnostic testing (e.g. blood glucose, PO2, EKG).

2.3e Distinguish between normal and abnormal health findings.

2.3f Apply nursing knowledge to gain a holistic perspective of the person, family, community, and population.

2.3g Communicate findings of a comprehensive assessment.

2.4a Synthesize assessment data in the context of the individual’s current preferences, situation, and experience.

2.4b Create a list of problems/health concerns.

2.4c Prioritize problems/health concerns.

2.4d Understand and apply the results of social screening, psychological testing, laboratory data, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tests in actions and plans of care.

2.4e Contribute as a team member to the formation and improvement of diagnoses.

2.5a Engage the individual and the team in plan development.

2.5b Organize care based on mutual health goals.

2.5c Prioritize care based on best evidence.

2.5d Incorporate evidence-based intervention to improve outcomes and safety.

9.2 Employ participatory approach to nursing care.

9.3 Demonstrate accountability to the individual, society, and the profession.

9.4 Comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations.

9.5 Demonstrate the professional identity of nursing.

9.6 Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to one’s professional identity.

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Master of Science in Nursing

Leadership
Lead change to advance healthcare for individuals and communities while promoting and advocating for human rights, equity, and self-care.

Scientific Inquiry
Uses expert clinical reasoning to assess, intervene, and evaluate the outcomes of interventions with patients, families, communities, and systems of care.

Practice Excellence (Scholarship)
Implements and evaluates, translates best available evidence into clinical practice for the promotion of health and wellness.

Quality Care
Evaluate patient-centered care systems and clinical outcomes in order to implement strategies to reduce risk and improve the quality of care.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Create environments that promote culturally competent care for equity and inclusion to all populations, while promoting and advocation for human rights and equity.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Partners with colleagues across multiple professions to meet healthcare needs of patients, families, communities, and systems of care.

Innovation
Maximize use of health information technology to communicate among providers, consumers, government agencies and insurers.

Practice Excellence (Systems)
Participates in institutional/community system wide initiatives that improve clinical or educational outcomes and promotes equity and inclusion of individuals and diverse populations.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice

Leadership
Leads the design, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based practice improvement initiatives while promoting policies that advance health, social justice, and equity.

Scientific Enquiry
Critically analyzes complex clinical situations and practice environments to catalyze change in health care system.

Practice Excellence (Scholarhip)
Translate evidence to develop new models for nursing practice that will transform healthcare and promote health and wellness.

Quality Care
Direct the development and implementation of social, economic, political and health policy to ensure quality and safety of health care delivery.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Establish and evaluate cultural competency initiatives to promote equity and inclusion in healthcare and health outcomes.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Lead and diffuse interdisciplinary care coordination teams and collaborative efforts. (IOM, 2003)

Innovation
Evaluate and analyze the impact of health information technology implementation on organizations and nursing practice.

Practice Excellence (Systems)
Leads and coordinates resources within an institutional/community system to promote patient-centered, safe and effective, and equitable care to diverse populations.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia

Leadership
Leads the design, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based practice improvement initiatives while promoting policies that advance health, social justice, and equity.

Scientific Inquiry
Critically analyzes complex clinical situations and practice environments to catalyze change in health care system.

Practice Excellence
Translate evidence to develop new models for nursing practice that will transform health care.

Quality Care
Direct the development and implementation of social, economic, political and health policy to ensure quality of health care.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Establish and evaluate cultural competency initiatives to promote equity and inclusion in healthcare and health outcomes.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Lead and diffuse interdisciplinary care coordination teams and collaborative efforts.(IOM, 2003)

Innovation
Evaluate and analyze the impact of health information technology implementation on organizations and nursing practice.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

Students will be able to:

1. Assume leadership in the promotion of health and well-being of urban populations nationally and internationally.
2. Design a program of research that builds upon the historical and philosophical foundations of nursing science.
3. Implement research studies that advance health science outcomes.
4. Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary research team.
5. Conduct research that demonstrates the theoretical, methodological, and analytical knowledge, skills, and strategies to address population health.
6. Assume faculty, leader, and/or nurse scientist roles.
7. Apply principles of professional research ethics and judgment in the conduct of research.

Northeastern University has maintained its status as a member in good standing of the New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE), previously New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), since it was awarded its initial accreditation in 1940. The university was last reviewed by NECHE in 2018 and will be reviewed again in fall 2028.

Northeastern University possesses degree-granting authority in Massachusetts, under the auspices of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.

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