The nurse on completion of this course will be able to:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals, families, and communities in health and illness by applying the nursing process.
• Assess the health needs of clients from birth to death and plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Deliver effective nursing care to promote, maintain, and restore health and prevent illness.
• Promote self-care and healthy lifestyles among individuals and families.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in nursing practice.
• Utilize knowledge from biological, behavioral, and social sciences in nursing practice.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with members of the health care team and the community.
• Participate actively in curative, preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative health care services.
• Mobilize community resources and encourage community participation in health programs.
• Practice nursing with ethical and professional values in personal and professional life.
• Demonstrate leadership and administrative skills while working with health team members.
• Educate patients, families, and communities using appropriate teaching methods.
• Assist in basic nursing research activities and apply findings to improve nursing care.
• Recognize the importance of continuing education and professional development.