Master of Science in Nursing
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - On-campus and Online
The MSN FNP program is fully accredited and the graduate is eligible to sit for the national FNP credentialing exam with either the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner graduate will achieve the following outcomes:
domains | Upon completion, the graduate nursing student will be able to: |
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| Integrate advanced scientific knowledge, the humanities, nursing history and clinical expertise to design, implement, lead, and evaluate innovative, evidence-based interventions that optimize individual and population health outcomes. |
| Lead partnerships with individuals, families, and communities to create compassionate, culturally responsive, and person-centered plans of care that respects patient values and promotes health and well-being across the lifespan, addressing physical, spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial needs. |
| Analyze social determinants of health, epidemiological trends, and systems-level data to develop, implement and advocate for equitable strategies that address health disparities, advance health promotion and disease prevention, and improve population-level outcomes. |
| Contribute to the advancement of nursing science through scholarly inquiry, critical appraisal of evidence, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of evidence-based practice. |
| Lead and evaluate evidence-based quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and equity across care delivery systems, while ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and proactive risk mitigation. |
| Collaborate with and coordinate interprofessional teams by leading change initiatives, and advocating for equitable, patient-centered, and sustainable care through open communication, respectful collaboration, policy engagement, and shared decision-making. |
| Influence and transform complex healthcare systems and organizational structures to lead change, advocate for policy reform, coordinate care with interprofessional teams, and improve access, delivery, and sustainability of care.
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| Integrate and apply informatics, data science, and emerging technologies to enhance clinical decision-making, care coordination, patient safety, and quality improvement, while supporting patient education and shared decision-making. |
| Exemplify integrity, responsibility, accountability, and ethical leadership while engaging in ongoing professional development, upholding professional standards, and advocating for social justice and policy change. |
| Engage in continuous self-reflection, leadership development, and lifelong learning to strengthen resilience, cultural competence and humility, ethical behavior and demonstrate readiness to lead in diverse, interprofessional healthcare environments. |
Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) - On-campus and Online
The Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) track is an option track of the MSN program that prepares the successful graduate to sit for the national board exam for the AGACNP credential required for licensure. This track focuses on the role, function, and utilization of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in providing acute care for the adult and gerontologic patient populations.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Master of Science in Nursing Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner graduate will achieve the following outcomes:
Domains | Upon completion, the graduate nursing student will be able to: |
|---|---|
| Integrate advanced scientific knowledge, the humanities, nursing history and clinical expertise to design, implement, lead, and evaluate innovative, evidence-based interventions that optimize individual and population health outcomes. |
| Lead partnerships with individuals, families, and communities to create compassionate, culturally responsive, and person-centered plans of care that respects patient values and promotes health and well-being across the lifespan, addressing physical, spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial needs. |
| Analyze social determinants of health, epidemiological trends, and systems-level data to develop, implement and advocate for equitable strategies that address health disparities, advance health promotion and disease prevention, and improve population-level outcomes. |
| Contribute to the advancement of nursing science through scholarly inquiry, critical appraisal of evidence, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of evidence-based practice. |
| Lead and evaluate evidence-based quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and equity across care delivery systems, while ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and proactive risk mitigation. |
| Collaborate with and coordinate interprofessional teams by leading change initiatives, and advocating for equitable, patient-centered, and sustainable care through open communication, respectful collaboration, policy engagement, and shared decision-making. |
| Influence and transform complex healthcare systems and organizational structures to lead change, advocate for policy reform, coordinate care with interprofessional teams, and improve access, delivery, and sustainability of care.
|
| Integrate and apply informatics, data science, and emerging technologies to enhance clinical decision-making, care coordination, patient safety, and quality improvement, while supporting patient education and shared decision-making. |
| Exemplify integrity, responsibility, accountability, and ethical leadership while engaging in ongoing professional development, upholding professional standards, and advocating for social justice and policy change. |
| Engage in continuous self-reflection, leadership development, and lifelong learning to strengthen resilience, cultural competence and humility, ethical behavior and demonstrate readiness to lead in diverse, interprofessional healthcare environments. |
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Online Only
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentration is an option of the MSN-Online program that prepares the successful graduate to sit for the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) exam required for licensure as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Students begin the MSN-Online/PMHNP concentration program by completing six core courses before taking a series of specialized courses that explore the treatment of complex mental health needs with a view toward recovery-focused interventions.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate will achieve the following outcomes:
Domains | Upon completion, the graduate nursing student will be able to: |
|---|---|
| Integrate advanced scientific knowledge, the humanities, nursing history and clinical expertise to design, implement, lead, and evaluate innovative, evidence-based interventions that optimize individual and population health outcomes. |
| Lead partnerships with individuals, families, and communities to create compassionate, culturally responsive, and person-centered plans of care that respects patient values and promotes health and well-being across the lifespan, addressing physical, spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial needs. |
| Analyze social determinants of health, epidemiological trends, and systems-level data to develop, implement and advocate for equitable strategies that address health disparities, advance health promotion and disease prevention, and improve population-level outcomes. |
| Contribute to the advancement of nursing science through scholarly inquiry, critical appraisal of evidence, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of evidence-based practice. |
| Lead and evaluate evidence-based quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and equity across care delivery systems, while ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and proactive risk mitigation. |
| Collaborate with and coordinate interprofessional teams by leading change initiatives, and advocating for equitable, patient-centered, and sustainable care through open communication, respectful collaboration, policy engagement, and shared decision-making. |
| Influence and transform complex healthcare systems and organizational structures to lead change, advocate for policy reform, coordinate care with interprofessional teams, and improve access, delivery, and sustainability of care.
|
| Integrate and apply informatics, data science, and emerging technologies to enhance clinical decision-making, care coordination, patient safety, and quality improvement, while supporting patient education and shared decision-making. |
| Exemplify integrity, responsibility, accountability, and ethical leadership while engaging in ongoing professional development, upholding professional standards, and advocating for social justice and policy change. |
| Engage in continuous self-reflection, leadership development, and lifelong learning to strengthen resilience, cultural competence and humility, ethical behavior and demonstrate readiness to lead in diverse, interprofessional healthcare environments. |