Master’s of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

MSN Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the MSN program, the graduate nurse will:

1. Analyze and integrate theories of nursing, education, leadership, and other sciences to guide professional role development and improve nursing practice across diverse settings.
2. Provide organizational and system leadership that emphasizes the importance of professional accountability, ethical decision making, collaborative relationships, and protection of human dignity and diversity.
3. Synthesize and apply the principles, methods, tools, performance measures, and standards related to quality and safety within the healthcare system.
4. Contribute to nursing knowledge by applying current research outcomes within the practice setting: resolving practice problems; working as a change agent; and disseminating results.
5. Integrate patient-care and communication technologies to improve delivery and enhance coordination of care.
6. Analyze the impact of system policies on healthcare, participate in policy development, and use advocacy strategies to influence the quality of health care.
7. Communicate, collaborate, and consult with clients and health professionals to manage and coordinate care as a member and leader of interprofessional teams.
8. Integrate organizational, client-centered, and culturally appropriate concepts in the planning, delivery, management, and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion and population care.
9. Demonstrate and integrate advanced nursing knowledge and relevant sciences into safe advanced nursing practice.

Nursing Administration

Family Nurse Practitioner