Students will demonstrate the ability to contribute to human flourishing in culturally, linguistically and economically diverse communities across the life span and serve as important human links to direct healthcare. Students will demonstrate knowledge of and skill in direct care and as it is acquired in the Community Colleges will integrate new knowledge of genomics, critical thinking and an application of ethical values with an expression of compassion offered at CSUMB. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the professional role of the bachelors degree prepared generalist nurse that is integrated with the ability to apply practice and clinical experiences gained through the collaboration with the Community Colleges.