Master of Science in Nursing

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program, graduates will be able to:

Integrate advanced nursing knowledge and theories/models with a focus on improving direct/indirect person-centered and population health outcomes.
Synthesize, translate, apply, and disseminate scientific evidence to improve health and health care delivery.
Appraise and utilize healthcare technology and information systems to enhance nursing decision making and quality of care, including risk reduction and patient safety.
Use leadership and systems thinking skills to collaborate with interprofessional team members and stakeholders to coordinate safe, quality, and equitable care to diverse individuals and populations.
Demonstrate role specific professional identity, ethical practice, and personal/professional development.

Demonstrate advanced clinical practice for the adult-gerontology population in the three spheres of the clinical nurse specialist: client/patient, nursing, and organization/system.

Demonstrates advanced clinical practice for the Neonatal population in the three spheres of the clinical nurse specialist: client/patient, nursing, and organization/system.

Demonstrate advanced clinical practice for the pediatric population in the three spheres of the clinical nurse specialist: client/patient, nursing, and organization/ system.

Utilize advanced practice nursing and primary care knowledge and skills, to assess, diagnose, and provide safe and effective care to diverse patients of all ages and their families in primary care settings.
Demonstrate readiness to take the national certification examinations for Family Nurse Practitioners.

Apply concepts and theories of organizational management and nursing administration to the design of complex healthcare delivery systems.
Integrate concepts of health policy, regulation, and financing to the organization of healthcare delivery, with a focus on responsible management of resources.

Apply teaching and learning strategies based on educational theory, evidence-based practices, and knowledge of nursing education trends and professional standards in the selected role performance setting.
Demonstrate entry-level nurse educator competencies in the selected role performance setting.