Nursing Programme Outcomes and Educational Objectives

PO's

(Programme Outcomes)

PO 1: NURSING KNOWLEDGE
Apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioural sciences, medicine including alternative systems and nursing in providing care to individuals, families and communities.
PO 2: Nursing and the community
Demonstrate understanding of lifestyle and other factors, which affects health of individuals and groups.
PO 3: Nurse and the profession
Practice within the frame work of code of ethics and professional conduct, and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
PO 4: Nurse and health care system
Provide promotive, preventive, and restorative health services in line with the national health policies and programmes.
PO 5: Problem analysis/decision making
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care.
PO 6: Information education and counselling / communication /technology update
Demonstrate skills in teaching and communicate effectively with individual and group and members of health team in order to promote effective inter personal relationship and teamwork, as well as utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
PO 7: Nursing administration and management
Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical and community health settings. Demonstrate.
PO 8: Care give/ nurse as a collaborative care giver
Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the individuals and groups. Participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system.
PO 9: Nursing research
Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care.
PO 10: Lifelong learning:
Demonstrate awareness, interest and contribute towards advancement of self and of the profession.

Programme outcome are narrower statement that describe what students are expected to know and b able to do upon the gradation. These relate to the skills, knowledge and behavior that students acquire in their study through the programme.

PO 1: Nursing Knowledge
Students will utilize critical thinking to synthesize knowledge derived from physical, biological, behavioral sciences, and humanities, in the practice of professional nursing and midwifery.
PO 2:Nursing and the profession
Prepare graduate nurses with a sound educational program in nursing to enable them to function as efficient members of the health team
PO 3:Nurse and the community:
Students will practice professional nursing and midwifery competently and safely in diverse settings, utilizing caring, and therapeutic nursing interventions with individuals, families, communities and populations at any developmental stage and with various health experiences, different lifestyles and health affecting factors.
PO 4:Nurse and health care system
Students will integrate professional caring into practice decisions that encompass values, ethical, and moral and legal aspects of nursing.
PO 5:Problem analysis/decision making
Students will utilize the requisite knowledge, skills and technologies to practice independently and collaboratively with all health professionals applying the principles of safety to ensure acceptable standards of Nursing practice.
PO 6:Information education and counselling / communication /technology update
Students will demonstrate skills in teaching and communicate effectively with individual and group and members of health team in order to promote effective inter personal relationship and teamwork, as well as utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
PO 7:Nursing administration and management
Students will apply concepts of leadership, autonomy and management to the practice of nursing and midwifery to enhance quality and safety in health care. Respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of self and others and demonstrate critical thinking skills in order to provide quality care.
PO 8:Nursing research
Students will Integrate research findings and nursing theory in decision making in evidence-based practice
PO 9:Nurse as A Collaborative Care Giver
Collaborate with the other members of the health care team in reaching realistic health goals
PO 10:Lifelong learning
Students will accept responsibility and accountability for the effectiveness of ones own nursing and midwifery practice and professional growth as a learner, clinician and leader.

Programme Outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do upon the graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge and behaviour that students acquire in their study through the programmes.

PO1: Holistic Understanding of Health Deviations
Students will apply comprehensive knowledge gained in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, psychology, sociology, and various nursing domains to recognize health deviations, understand disease processes, and deliver effective nursing services across diverse settings.
PO2: Critical Thinking and Clinical Reasoning
Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills by analyzing diverse health issues, applying evidence-based practices, and integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical reasoning to solve intricate health challenges across nursing specialties.
PO3: Research Literacy for Enhanced Nursing Practice
Students will participate in fundamental research activities to understand health-related concerns and effectively utilize research outcomes to enhance nursing practice.
PO4: Communication Proficiency and Technological Competence
Students will demonstrate skills in communication and interpersonal relationship and also gaining basic proficiency in computer usage essential for modern nursing practices.
PO5: Leadership in Patient Care and Health Promotion
Students will demonstrate leadership in patient care and health promotion initiatives, working collaboratively within healthcare teams and recognizing diverse cultural perspectives in healthcare settings.
PO6: Multicultural Competence and Ethical Awareness
Students will conduct oneself with multicultural competence, ethical awareness, and a sense of moral responsibility. Frame a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach towards patient care and healthcare initiatives.
PO7: Commitment to Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
Students will assess self-directed learning abilities and foster a commitment to lifelong learning. Recognize the need for continual professional development, adapt to evolving trends, and enhance nursing practice through ongoing education and research-oriented growth.

PO 1: NURSING KNOWLEDGE:
Apply the knowledge of primary health care, community, midwifery and heath center management to address complex situations.
PO 2: TEAM WORK:
Coordinate & Function effectively with members of the health team and community.
PO 3: CRITICAL THINKING:
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in making decision in all situations in order to provide safe quality patient care.
PO 4: CONTINUING EDUCATION
Participate in continuing education program such as workshops, conferences for self and professional advancement
PO 5: DIGITAL LITRACY:
Utilize advanced technologies used in patient care and diagnostic procedures in the hospital &community to ensure safe practices.
PO 6: LEADERSHIP QUALITY:
Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in nursing education,& practice to improve health care quality, safety and better patient outcome.
PO 7: COMMUNICATION SKILL:
communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and members of the health care team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationship.
PO 8: MORAL AND ETHICAL AWARENESS:
Apply the use of ethical values in their personal and professional organization
PO 9: NURSING CARE:
Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with individual and group.
PO 10: LIFE LONG LEARNING:
Recognize the need for lifelong learning for professional &personal growth which allow them to contribute in the advancement of their knowledge.

PEO's

(Programme Educational Outcomes)

PEOs are broad statement that describe the career and professional achievements that the programme is preparing the graduates to achieve within the first few years after graduation. PEOs should be consistent with the mission of the institution. PEO s can be measured by a PO – PEO matrix. The PEOs should evolve through constant feedback from alumnae, students, industry, management etc. it is mandatory that each PEO should be mapped at least one of the Pos.

PEO 1: Develop responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
PEO 2: Develop critical thinking skills and make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights of and facilitate the individuals and group in pursuit of health, function in the hospital, community nursing services.
PEO 3:make use of evidence based practice in the area of nursing practice.
PEO 4: use technology and synthesize information and collaborate to make critical decisions that optimizes patient’s outcomes.
PEO 5: Practice within the framework of code of ethics and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.

PEOs are broad statement that describe the career and professional achievements that the programme is preparing the graduates to achieve within the first few years after graduation. PEOs should be consistent with the mission of the institution. PEO s can be measured by a PO – PEO matrix. The PEOs should evolve through constant feedback from alumnae, students, industry, management etc. it is mandatory that each PEO should be mapped at least one of the Pos.

PEO 1: Preparing graduate nurses with a sound educational program in nursing to enable them to function as efficient members of the health team.
PEO 2: Preparing nurses to make maximum contribution to the society as useful and productive individuals, citizens as well as efficient nurses.
PEO 3: Prepare graduate to assume the role of teacher, supervisor, and researcher in clinical or community setting both in Government and Private.

PEOs are broad statements that describe the career and professional achievements that the programme is preparing the graduates to achieve within the first few years after graduation. PEOs should be consistent with the mission of the Institution. PEO’s can be measured by a PO- PEO matrix. The PEO’s should evolve through constant feedback from alumnae, students, industry, management etc,. It is mandatory that each PEO should be mapped to atleast one of the POs.

PEO 1: Utilize comprehensive knowledge acquired in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, psychology, sociology, and nursing domains to be readily employable in diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrate critical thinking by integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical reasoning, preparing for further academic pursuits in nursing specialties or related fields.
PEO 2: Apply fundamental research skills in addressing real-world health concerns, fostering innovation, and contributing to evidence-based practices in nursing and healthcare. Engage in lifelong learning to continuously enhance nursing practice and patient care through research- oriented growth.
PEO 3: Develop leadership skills in patient care and health promotion, collaborating within healthcare teams, and appreciating diverse cultural perspectives in healthcare settings. Cultivate a sense of moral responsibility and multicultural competence, fostering a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach towards patient care and healthcare initiatives.
PEO 4: Demonstrate proficiency in communication, interpersonal relationships, and basic computer usage, essential for modern nursing practices. Assess self-directed learning abilities and commit to lifelong learning, adapting to evolving trends and enhancing nursing practice through continuous professional development.

PEO1: To produce graduates having strong background of basic midwifery, health promotion , health center management,& ability to use this knowledge in the field of nursing.
PEO2: To produce Capacity to collaborate with health team members in order to promote effective interpersonal relationship &Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in better patient outcome.
PEO3: To produce critical thinking skills and make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights and facilitate the individuals and group in pursuit of health& community nursing services.

PSO's

(Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs))

Programme specific outcomes denote what the students should be able to do at the time of graduation. They are program specific.it is mandatory that each PO should be mapped to the respective PSO specified in the programme.

PSO 1: NURSING KNOWLEDGE
Students will be able to demonstrate the theoretical knowledge and competency skills in providing nursing care to individual, families and communities.
PSO 2: Nurse and the community/ clinical, care giver, problem analysis/ decision making
Students will be able to communicate courteously and effectively with other health care professionals, patients and the public.
PSO 3: Technology update, information education and counselling and healthcare system, nurse and the profession, communication
Students will be able to make maximum contribution to the society as use and productive individuals, citizens as well as efficient professional nurses.

Programme specific outcomes denote what the students should be able to do at the time of graduation. They are program specific.it is mandatory that each PO should be mapped to the respective PSO specified in the programme.

PSO1:Assess health status, identify nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing carefor patients / clients that contribute to health of individuals, families and communities.
PSO2: Demonstrate competency in techniques of nursing based on concepts and principles fromselected areas of nursing, physical, biological and behavioral sciences.
PSO3: Participate as members of health team in the promotive, preventive, curative and restorative health care delivery system of the country.

Programme Specific Outcomes denote what the students should be able to do at the time of graduation. They are programme specific. It is mandatory that each PO should be mapped to the respective PSO specified in the programme in order.

PSO 1: Apply diverse disciplinary knowledge to identify health deviations, understand disease processes, and deliver effective nursing services across varied settings, demonstrating adaptability and expertise in clinical practice.
PSO 2: Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze health issues, integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical reasoning, and employing evidence-based practices to resolve complex health challenges in nursing specialties.
PSO 3: Demonstrate proficiency in research engagement, communication, teamwork, leadership, ethical awareness, and lifelong learning to enhance nursing practice, patient care, and healthcare initiatives.

At The End Of The Program The Student:

PSO1: Engage in nursing practice based on the integration of knowledge from primary health care, community, midwifery and heath center management to address complex situations.
PSO2: Should Collaborate with multidisciplinary health team and communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and members of the health care team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationship.
PSO3: Demonstrate use of ethical values in their personal and professional organization& demonstrate critical thinking skills in making decision in all situations in order to provide safe quality patient care.