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2026 - 2027 Catalog

Diploma in Practical Nursing - Indiana

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of five (5) quarters (55 weeks) of the Associate Degree in Nursing curriculum, and meeting all graduation requirements, the graduate will be awarded an Associate Degree in Nursing (Associate of Applied Science degree). The graduate will be certified to the Ohio Board of Nursing, which will determine the graduate’s eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX®-RN). Graduates of the Associate Degree in Nursing Program will be able to meet the client’s needs by fulfilling the following program outcomes:

1. Provide safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care to diverse patients across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings.

  • Complete a comprehensive and/or focused physical, behavioral, psychological, and spiritual assessment of health and illness parameters in patients, using developmentally and culturally appropriate approaches.
  • Use assessment findings to identify patient needs.
  • Develop a plan of care based on evidence-based practice considering individual patient needs.
  • Provide patient-centered care based on an understanding of human growth and development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, medical management, and nursing management.
  • Promote factors that create a culture of safety.
  • Provide teaching that reflects the patient’s developmental stage, age, culture, religion, spirituality, patient preferences, and health literacy considerations.
  • Monitor patient outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of nursing care.
  • Deliver care within expected time frame.
  • Provide patient-centered transitions of care and hand-off communications.
  • Revise the plan of care based on an ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes.
  • Safely perform psychomotor skills.
  • Accurately document all aspects of patient care.

2. Exercise clinical judgment to make increasingly complex patient-centered care decisions in a safe care environment.

  • Use clinical judgement to make management decisions to ensure accurate and safe nursing care, including addressing anticipated changes in the patient’s condition.
  • Anticipate risks, and predict and manage potential complications.
  • Prioritize patient care.
  • Examine the clinical microsystem to determine its impact on the nurse’s ability to provide safe, quality care.

3. Participate in quality improvement processes to improve patient care outcomes.

  • Use quality improvement processes to effectively implement patient safety initiatives and monitor performance measures, including nursing-sensitive indicators.
  • Analyze information about quality improvement processes used in a variety of healthcare settings.
  • Participate in analyzing errors and identifying system improvements.
  • Implement National Patient Safety Goals in all applicable patient care settings.

4. Participate in teamwork and collaboration with members of the inter-professional team, the patient, and the patient’s support persons.

  • Effectively communicate with all members of the healthcare team, including the patient and the patient’s support network when making decisions and planning care.
  • Collaborate with appropriate inter-professional healthcare professionals when developing a plan of care.
  • Use conflict resolution principles as needed.

5. Use information management systems and patient care technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.

  • Use patient care technologies, information systems/technologies, and communication devices to support safe nursing practice.
  • Evaluate the role of information technology and information systems in improving patient outcomes and creating a safe care environment.

6. Incorporate leadership, management, legal, and ethical principles to guide practice as a Registered Nurse.

  • Practice within the legal and ethical frameworks of Registered Nursing practice.
  • Analyze patient care within the context of the ANA Standards of Practice.
  • Demonstrate accountability for nursing care given by self and/or delegated to others.
  • Apply leadership and management skills when working with other healthcare team members.
  • Serve as a patient advocate.
  • Evaluate the impact of economic, political, social, and demographic forces on the provision of health care.
  • Complete a plan for ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

7. Promote a culture of caring to provide holistic, compassionate patient care.

  • Provide support, empowerment, and hope when caring for diverse patients in a variety of healthcare systems.
  • Deliver compassionate, culturally-competent care that respects patient and family preferences.

Students will receive 48 advance standing credits for completion of their approved practical nursing program or previously completed college equivalent work.