The Froelich School of Nursing cultivates an intellectual community committed to preparing leaders in the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compassionate professional nursing practice. Graduates are prepared, in accordance with the principles of Catholic healthcare ethics, to care for, serve, and promote the health of society. A contemporary nursing curriculum built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences prepares the nursing student to be a leader and provider of high-quality compassionate patient-centered care. Active classroom learning coupled with strong clinical placements prepare the students for a rewarding career.
Nursing Student Learning Outcomes
- Synthesize concepts and theories from the liberal arts and science education rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and Catholic health care ethics to guide professional nursing practice. (AACN Essentials I, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX)
- Integrate concepts of safety and quality improvement in the practice of professional nursing within a healthcare system. (AACN Essentials II, III, VIII, IX)
- Appraise evidence to support clinical decisions throughout the nursing process. (AACN Essentials II, III, IX)
- Incorporate information systems and healthcare technologies throughout the nursing process. (AACN Essentials IV, IX)
- Examine the impact of socio-economic, cultural, spiritual, legal, ethical, and political factors influencing healthcare and professional nursing practice. (AACN Essentials V, VI, VII, VIII, IX)
- Collaborate with patients, families, populations, and the interprofessional healthcare team by selecting appropriate communication strategies. (AACN Essentials VI, VII, VIII, IX)
- Select evidence-based health promotion and health maintenance strategies to maximize health and minimize risk to patients, families, and populations. (AACN Essentials II, III, VII, VIII, IX)
- Examine a variety of health determinants when planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care of patients, families, and populations. (AACN Essentials V, VII, IX)
- Demonstrate characteristics and behaviors consistent with the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal practice in professional nursing. (AACN Essentials I, IX)
The Froelich School of Nursing has Full Approval from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/about-board-approved-prelicensure-nursing-programs).
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Assumption University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org)
The Assumption University Froelich School of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the National League for Nursing (NLN) and the Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Nursing (MACN)
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Michele Aubin
Professional Practice Coordinator in Nursing
Christina Howard, RN
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Alex Robidoux
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