AAS Program Competencies

Graduates of the Morehead State University associate of applied science in nursing degree program will have demonstrated ability to:

1. Provide and direct safe and effective client-centered care that
   1. Protects clients and health care personnel by enhancing care delivery.
   2. Protects clients and health care personnel from health and environmental hazards.
2. Provide and direct client-centered care using health promotion and maintenance strategies that promote optimal health.
3. Provide and direct client-centered care in a manner that promotes emotional, mental and social well-being.
4. Provide and direct client-centered care that:
   1. Promotes achievement of basic care and comfort.
   2. Includes effective use of pharmacological and parenteral therapies.
   3. Reduces risk potential.
   4. Includes effective nursing care for acute, chronic and life threatening physiological alterations.