Mission, Vision & Program Goals
Philosophy
Stanislaus State's School of Nursing embraces a diverse multicultural perspective while caring for individuals, families, communities, and populations across the lifespan and across healthcare systems. It consists of a unique, integrated body of knowledge focusing on disease prevention, chronic disease, regenerative care, and palliative care/hospice. Nursing practice is both an art and a science that requires clinical judgment, ethical decision making, evidence-based practice, effective communication, use of information systems, compassionate care, leadership and professionalism, with consideration for social determinants of health and health policy, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Nursing practice occurs in an increasingly diverse environment in which the nurse provides person-centered care that identifies, respects, and addresses patients’ differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs. The school of nursing believes teaching and learning are lifelong, self-directed processes that encompass the acquisition of nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The process of professional nursing education is personalized, taking into consideration individual student differences including cultural milieu, ethnicity, diverse learning styles, student goals, ways of life, and support systems that foster personal reflection and self-care.
Vision: L.E.T Nurses Change the World
Stanislaus State's School of Nursing envisions a world transformed by our graduates, who lead with expertise, educate with precision, tailoring their approach to the unique needs of individuals and the community and bring about meaningful change in healthcare Our curriculum is meticulously crafted to nurture clinical excellence, ethical leadership, and compassionate care, all grounded in a deep understanding of the social determinants of health. Through this, we aim to prepare nurses who are not just healthcare professionals but changemakers, dedicated to advancing health quality, equity, and inclusivity. Together, we are shaping a future where nurses from our institution are at the forefront of creating a healthier, more equitable world for all.
Mission
The mission of Stanislaus State's School of Nursing is to cultivate nursing professionals who are adept across the full spectrum of healthcare needs, from disease prevention to end-of-life care. Through a curriculum that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, we commit to developing nurses skilled in clinical judgment, ethical decision-making, evidence-based practice, and compassionate communication. Our focus is on integrating leadership, professionalism, and a comprehensive understanding of social determinants of health into nursing education, preparing our graduates to improve healthcare outcomes in diverse communities. We aim to foster personal health, resilience, well-being, self-awareness, and adaptability among nursing professionals. By prioritizing the personal health and resilience of our students, we empower them to manage the demands of their profession while maintaining their own well-being.
Concepts
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Advocacy
- Determinants of Health
- Professional Identity:
- Person-Centered Care
- Ways of Knowing
- empirics—the science of nursing
- esthetics—the art of nursing
- nursing knowledge - the component of personal knowledge in nursing, and
- ethics—the component of moral knowledge in nursing
- Clinical Judgment
- Clinical Reasoning
Program Goals
The Stanislaus State School of Nursing (SON) is committed to cultivating nursing professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical frameworks necessary to excel in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Our mission emphasizes a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion while preparing graduates to address the full spectrum of healthcare needs, from disease prevention to end-of-life care. To achieve this mission and fulfill our vision of transforming healthcare through innovative nursing education, we have established a series of strategic goals aligned with our Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs). These goals demonstrate how the SoN promotes students' achievement of the mission and PLOs.
These goals are designed to enhance clinical judgment, promote ethical leadership, and foster compassionate care, ensuring our graduates can effectively navigate and influence diverse healthcare settings. Through targeted objectives, we aim to integrate vital concepts into our curriculum, enabling students to apply critical thinking and evidence-based practices in real-world scenarios. Our commitment extends to understanding social determinants of health and advocating for policies that promote equitable health outcomes, ultimately preparing our graduates to lead within complex systems of care.
As we advance our goals, we prioritize fostering resilience and well-being among our students, recognizing the importance of personal health in the nursing profession. By embedding principles of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous learning into our educational framework, the SON aims to develop nursing leaders capable of delivering high-quality, person-centered care that respects and responds to the diverse needs of the communities we serve.
- Goal: Instill strong ethical values and leadership skills in students, preparing them to lead initiatives, influence policies, and make decisions that transform healthcare practices toward equitable health outcomes.
- Objective: Integrate leadership and ethical concepts throughout the curriculum, coupled with real-world applications and mentorship, while providing opportunities for students to engage in advocacy projects that address health disparities and promote equitable health policies.
- Goal: Equip students with a deep understanding of how social determinants affect health outcomes and healthcare access.
- Objective: Embed social determinants of health into all aspects of the curriculum and provide community-based learning experiences that expose students to diverse populations and health equity issues.
- Goal: Prepare students to utilize and contribute to evidence-based practices in nursing and healthcare.
- Objective: Teach critical appraisal skills, integrate research into clinical practice courses, and provide opportunities for student-led projects that promote the translation of evidence into practice.
- Goal: Foster resilience, personal health, and well-being among nursing students to prepare them for the demands of the nursing profession.
- Objective: Incorporate concepts focused on mental health, stress management, and physical well-being, such as mindfulness training.
- Goal: Prepare students to actively contribute to improving healthcare quality and advancing equity and inclusivity within the field.
- Objective: Deliver diversity, equity, and inclusion training, apply JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) practices, and engage students in community service and advocacy projects that focus on health disparities.
- Goal: Prepare graduates to respond to and lead within complex systems of health care, ensuring the delivery of equitable care to diverse populations across the continuum of care.
- Objective: Create opportunities for students to coordinate resources and implement strategies that provide safe, quality, and equitable care to diverse populations, while fostering an understanding of how to navigate and lead within various healthcare settings throughout the continuum of care.
- Goal: Prepare students to communicate across professions and with care team members, patients, families, communities, and other stakeholders to optimize care, enhance the healthcare experience, and strengthen outcomes.
- Objective: Provide opportunities for students to participate in team-based, person-centered care.
- Goal: Prepare students to be proficient in using communication technologies and informatics processes to improve care delivery, data collection, information formation, and decision-making effectiveness.
- Objective: Provide opportunities for students to use communication technologies and informatics processes to improve care delivery, data collection, information formation, and decision-making effectiveness.
- Goal: Cultivate the formation of a professional identity that is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
- Objective: Create opportunities for continuous learning and professional development into the nursing program and beyond, ensuring that students and alumni remain engaged in advancing their knowledge and skills through CEU opportunities.
- Goal: Foster resilience, personal health, and well-being among nursing students to prepare them for the demands of the nursing profession.
- Objective: Incorporate concepts focused on mental health, stress management, and physical well-being, such as mindfulness training.
Program Learning Outcomes
Learn about Stanislaus State's School of Nursing's program student learning outcomes. PLOs exist for each degree offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Undergraduate PLOs
- Graduate PLOs
- Aligned with AACN Level 1
- Aligned with AACN Level 2
- Utilize established and evolving disciplinary knowledge and ways of knowing from a variety of disciplines, including liberal arts and natural and social sciences, to inform clinical judgment and innovative practice.
- Implement person-centered care that is holistic, individualized, and reflects an understanding of human growth and development, the determinants of health, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical and nursing management across the spheres of care.
- Create action plans, interventions, and influence policies towards health equity and improved health spanning the healthcare delivery continuum from public health prevention to disease management of populations.
- Synthesize, translate, apply, and disseminate knowledge to improve health and transform health care.
- Employ quality care, established and emerging principles of safety, and improvement science through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
- Engage in professional collaboration across disciplines and with other stakeholders, including patients, families, and communities, to optimize care, enhance the healthcare experience, and strengthen outcomes that recognize the unique contribution of all members.
- Coordinate resources to provide cost-effective, safe, quality, and equitable care to diverse populations within complex systems of health care.
- Utilize patient care technologies, information systems, and communication devices to manage and improve the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient healthcare services.
- Cultivate and sustain a professional identity through the acquisition of expertise and assertion of leadership that reflects professional characteristics and values.
- Foster personal health, resilience, well-being, self-awareness, and a capacity to adapt to ambiguity and change.
- Demonstrate characteristics of a mindful and present leader proficient in asserting influence and power in professional and personal contexts.
- Incorporate advanced knowledge from nursing and diverse disciplines with current and emerging evidence to guide clinical judgment and improve education, practice, and research.
- Create comprehensive, person-centered plans of care that prioritize holistic and individualized approaches by integrating advanced assessment skills, diagnostic and decision-making processes, and clinical reasoning informed by current evidence.
- Formulate population health initiatives that span the healthcare delivery continuum, engaging traditional and non-traditional partnerships to improve equitable health outcomes across diverse populations.
- Critique diverse sources of evidence to enhance nursing practice and uphold ethical standards in scholarly activities.
- Appraise established and emerging principles of safety and improvement science to develop and implement strategies that enhance quality initiatives, minimize risk in nursing practice, and ensure patient and provider safety through systemic and individual performance measures.
- Integrate initiatives to enhance communication across professions and with care team members, patients, families, and communities to optimize care delivery, enhance the healthcare experience, and improve health outcomes while fostering shared decision-making and mutual respect among all stakeholders.
- Design initiatives to effectively coordinate resources and enhance safety, quality, and equity while adapting to evolving challenges and encouraging collaborative solutions within complex healthcare systems.
- Evaluate information flow across diverse healthcare settings while assessing ethical and legal considerations of healthcare technology and its impact on care processes to effectively address needs, gaps, and inefficiencies in service delivery.
- Demonstrate ethical leadership to foster a culture of accountability in nursing practice by facilitating participatory communication, advocating for policies that empower nurses, and leading with moral courage to influence decision-making, ensuring that care reflects nursing’s core values.
- Exhibit a commitment to personal health and well-being by actively contributing to an environment that promotes self-care and evaluating the workplace conditions to assess overall health and well-being.
- Demonstrate cognitive flexibility in managing change within complex environments while showcasing effective leadership and mentoring skills during times of uncertainty and crisis.
Updated: February 07, 2025