Erie Community College, State University of New York

NURSING

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing, the graduate will be able to:

• Develop a commitment to the profession of nursing
• Communicate verbally, non-verbally, in writing, or through information technology
• Demonstrate assessment of clients' health status by collecting, analyzing and synthesizing relevant data
• Formulate clinical judgments through the performance of accurate assessments and the analysis and integration of knowledge and information
• Demonstrate caring interventions to assist clients in meeting their needs
• Provide health education to clients to promote and maintain health and reduce risks
• Work collaboratively with clients and other members of the health care team to achieve client and organizational outcomes
• Manage client care through the efficient use of human, physical, financial and technological resources