MISSION
Inspired by the mission of our College, we are dedicated to preparing professional nurses who promote excellence in holistic care. As community leaders, our graduates are critical thinkers, change agents, compassionate and skilled caregivers, as well as lifelong learners. Our graduates serve Montana, our region and the world.
GOALS
The Department of Nursing prepares its graduates to enter into the practice of professional nursing with a framework of knowledge integrated from the sciences, arts and humanities. Emphasis is placed on the delivery of holistic nursing care which recognizes the dignity and uniqueness of every person. Completion of the major provides the foundation for life-long learning and graduate study in nursing.
The Faculty of the Department of Nursing seeks distinction in teaching, nursing scholarship and clinical expertise, for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
A graduate of the Department of Nursing will pass the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and enter into the profession of nursing with the following abilities:
- Integrate interdisciplinary knowledge from the sciences, arts, and humanities into evidence-based nursing practice.
- Evaluate organizational structures and systems leadership to enhance patient safety and quality healthcare outcomes.
- Integrate nursing theory, research findings, and evidence-based practice to optimize health and well-being.
- Implement patient care technologies and information management systems effectively to support clinical decision making and optimize patient outcomes across diverse healthcare environments.
- Advocate for evidence-based interventions to address social determinants of health within diverse populations in varied healthcare, social, political, financial, policy, and/or regulatory settings.
- Demonstrate excellence in communication, including interprofessional communication and collaboration for improving patient health outcomes.
- Implement evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention strategies tailored to diverse individuals, families, communities, and populations across varied healthcare settings.
- Demonstrate personal accountability and commitment to professionalism and professional values through reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
- Uphold nursing practice consistent with standards outlined by the Montana Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Code of Ethics.
- Demonstrate comprehensive, Baccalaureate holistic generalist nursing care across diverse patient populations throughout the lifespan, ensuring inclusive and equitable practices.
Nursing Program and Courses
The Nursing Program at Carroll College offers a baccalaureate degree with a major in Nursing, preparing students to practice as professional nurses or for graduate studies in nursing.
Clinical experience begins in the 200-level nursing courses and occurs in diverse community settings, varying from Helena’s hospitals to public health, assisted-living, long-term care, home visits, and psychiatric and school settings. Each nursing course at Carroll provides quality, personalized learning experiences. Clinical experiences are primarily in Helena, allowing for one-on-one interaction with faculty.
Accreditation
The Carroll College Department of Nursing's baccalaureate degree program was accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) from 1977 through 2001. The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Carroll College has been accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), http://www.ccneaccreditation.org from 2001 to the present. The program has also received continuous approval by the Montana State Board of Nursing.
