Master of Science in Nursing

Expected Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing program will:

• Expand on their knowledge of science and humanities gained in their undergraduate programs by integrating and applying scientific findings from a broad range of disciplines to practice.
• Work with individuals, families, and populations in diverse settings and health care systems to develop and lead initiatives promoting safe, high quality, culturally sensitive, and cost-effective patient care.
• Integrate advanced knowledge and skills to assure high quality outcomes for individuals, families, population groups, and systems.
• Apply evidence-based research outcomes to improve practice and associated health outcomes for patient aggregates.
• Deliver ethical health care using information and communication technologies to integrate and coordinate care.
• Exercise leadership and advocacy to positively shape the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policy and health care delivery.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at improving health care delivery and care coordination.
• Apply principles of social determinants of health to plan, deliver, manage, and evaluate preventative care to diverse settings, individuals and populations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, value lifelong learning, and recognize the need to adapt to complex environments.

Distance Delivery

For geographically eligible students, the following specialty tracks are available through distance delivery.

Nursing Education Xchange (NEXus)

Opportunities are also offered for doctoral/graduate students, through the Nursing Education Xchange (NEXus), enrolled at member colleges and universities to take courses that may not be offered at his/her home institution for a common price.