OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Nursing programmes are designed to provide students with a liberal education which prepares them to be direct care-givers, teachers, counsellors and advocates for their clients. The students will be encouraged to perform these roles in a caring manner. The courses in the programmes will contribute to the knowledge, competencies and attitudes of graduates so that they may:
1) Provide for and facilitate comprehensive and effective client care;
2) Convey an awareness of and respect for the values, dignity, and rights of human beings;
3) Recognize the extent to which personal values and attitudes influence the interaction with and care of clients;
4) Apply current knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in any client care environment;
5) Apply scientific methods while maintaining the holistic perspective;
6) Take account of the influences of social, cultural, political and economic forces on the health and lifestyles of people;
7) Communicate and work effectively with other health professionals, agencies and governments in dealing with client care issues;
8) Become self-directed in the pursuit of excellence;
9) Be analytical, critical, and independent thinkers;
10) Use previous experience and education to enhance their knowledge base and competencies;
11) Affirm the values and standards of the nursing profession;
12) Recognize that learning is a continuous life-long process.
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