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Human flourishing – apply knowledge and skills learned in the program to uphold patients’ rights of self-determination and promote holistic well-being of client and family

Nursing judgment – Make judgments in practice, supported by evidence that integrate nursing science in the provision of safe quality care

Professional identity – Implement one’s role as a nurse in a manner that reflects the ideals of the profession while developing an identity committed to evidence-based practice, in the provision of compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic care to a diverse population

Spirit of inquiry – examine the evidence that underlies clinical nursing practice to challenge the status quo, question underlying assumptions and offer new insights to improve the quality of care for patients, families, and communities