Marlon Gibson • (901) 333-5477

This program is designed to prepare students for immediate licensure and employment as a Registered Nurse. Students are prepared to successfully take the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and assume the responsibilities of an entry-level nurse to deliver safe, quality care for a diverse patient population. Application and Admissions information can be found here.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Practice within the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of nursing and standards of professional nursing practice.
• Communicate effectively using verbal, nonverbal, and written techniques, including information and technology.
• Analyze subjective and objective data to identify actual or potential health alterations.
• Evaluate outcomes of clinical decisions implemented to provide safe and effective evidenced-based nursing care.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety, and knowledge.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented teaching plan to meet the learning needs of patients, families,s and/or groups.
• Collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Manage care through effective use of prioritization, delegation, informatics, and resources.