Research findings are evaluated for relevance and application to nursing practice. Research results are integrated into the roles of caregiver, leader, and teacher. Their learning evolves from exploration of personal values, exposure to new experiences, and adaptation to change. Nursing curricula emphasize the commitment to lifelong learning. The program must be viewed by the learner as relevant to the practice of nursing.
Faculty serve as professional role models and resource persons.
Faculty acknowledge accountability to the learner, the profession, and the community through continuous development of their own body of knowledge.