İZMİR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF NURSING PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Graduates of the undergraduate nursing program at İzmir University of Economics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing:

1. Contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession through their roles in nursing care, education, research, and leadership.
Performance Indicators:
a) Within the first two years after graduation, 70% of graduates are employed.
b) Within the first five years after graduation, 5% of graduates hold managerial, specialized nursing (e.g., wound care, stoma care, infection control, occupational health, or school nursing), or academic positions.

2. Assess the health needs of individuals, families, and communities and deliver holistic, evidence-based care by applying problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication skills, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and adhering to ethical principles and legal requirements.
Performance Indicators:
a) Recipients of nursing care provided by graduates report high levels of satisfaction, as indicated by a score of 70 or above on the Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scales.
b) Graduates receive a score of 3 or above on the Graduate Evaluation Survey.

3. Recognize the importance of lifelong learning for personal and professional development, keep abreast of scientific and technological developments and current practices at national and international levels, and maintain responsibility for their continued development.
Performance Indicators:
a) Within the first five years after graduation, 5% of graduates pursue postgraduate education in nursing or other disciplines.
b) Within the first two years after graduation, 10% of graduates participate in scientific events or programs relevant to their field of practice.