A Career As A Nursing Student Analysis

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Within the past two years as a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago- College of Nursing I have acquired and mastered varies skills that have prepared me for a career in nursing. The University of Illinois at Chicago- College of Nursing has identified eight specific program outcomes that are expected for any nursing student whom is completing the Bachelors in the Science of Nursing program. Through the educational background and clinical expertise and guidance of the staff at the college of nursing students are expected to complete and meet each outcome.
From clinical background and clinical experiences students are expected to be able to provide competent care across the lifespans which is the first expected outcome listed for

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