College of Nursing

Goals

The Master of Science in Nursing Program educates nurses for:

• Advanced nursing roles in healthcare;
• Collaborative roles in healthcare;
• Serving diverse populations;
• Inquiry into the theoretical bases of diverse disciplines; and
• Pursuing doctoral education in nursing.

Objectives

Graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing program will:

• Function effectively in advanced nursing practice, integrating the art and science of nursing into the advanced role.
• Serve as an effective leader, role model and advocate for clients in clinical practice and in education.
• Generate advanced knowledge of the social, political, ethical, technical, cultural, spiritual, environmental and economic factors influencing the healthcare system and higher education.
• Integrate knowledge of theory and research in advanced nursing areas.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility in developing advanced nursing roles.
• Scientifically investigate issues relevant to advanced nursing and nursing education.
• Evaluate personal scholarship, professional growth and excellence in practice.