Mission, Vision, & Values
The University of Tennessee, College of Nursing (CON) Undergraduate Student Handbook has been designed to provide vital information to upper division nursing students. The CON Undergraduate Student Handbook is intended to be used in conjunction with information located on all Nursing Academic Affairs Canvas sites, individual Canvas course sites, and the University of Tennessee main website.
Largely, information that undergraduate students need will be accessible via links as shown in this handbook. All traditional (TBSN), accelerated (ABSN), and online RN to BSN students are responsible to have read and understood all information within the student handbook PRIOR to beginning upper division nursing courses. Additionally, it is expected that students will need to refer back to this information on an as needed basis until graduation from the university.
Vision
Leading Care. Creating Partnerships. Improving Health.
Mission
We are catalysts for optimizing health through nurse-led care by integrating education, practice, research, and technology. We define health broadly and impact it by addressing policy and social issues through advocacy and leadership. Fueled by our commitment to communities, families, and individuals, we seek partnerships to create innovative solutions that improve health for all.
Values
Valuing All: We value diversity and inclusiveness.
Originality: We value innovative solutions to complex health issues.
Leading with Integrity: We value exceptional leadership.
Seeking Knowledge: We value a spirit of inquiry.
The vision, mission, and philosophy of the College of Nursing (CON) can be found on the website for the CON.
Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes
The purpose of the College of Nursing BSN program is to prepare graduates who are generalists to practice patient centered care across the lifespan and across the continuum of healthcare environments. BSN graduates are prepared to understand and respect patient centered care, the increased complexity, and the increased use of healthcare resources inherent in caring for patients.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Apply theoretical and scientific knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to make evidence-based practice decisions with a commitment to life-long learning.
Synthesize and apply knowledge to provide high quality nursing care for individuals and populations that promotes and restores health, encompassing birth through end-of-life.
Communicate and collaborate with individuals, populations, intra-/inter-professional teams to improve patient health outcomes.
Demonstrate leadership and professional integrity by delivering high quality care and servicing the community in a dynamic healthcare system.
Integrate knowledge and skills of current and emerging technology into nursing practice.
These Student Learning Outcomes are achieved through the development of the following behaviors:
communicates effectively
reasons critically
leads effectively
practices safely
acts professionally