Masters

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-Online)

The MSN program prepares professional nurses for post-graduate roles in a variety of advanced practice and specialty areas in and online setting. Graduates have increased autonomy and independence in their practice and NP Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification. The degree of Master of Science in Nursing provides the graduate the opportunity to complete the following program outcomes:

1. Apply theoretical perspectives, scientific evidence, and visionary thinking to critically analyze and lead complex organizational systems and implement innovative change.
2. Use interpersonal, inter-professional and organizational communication and relationship building skills to create and lead highly functioning, reliable and healthy inter professional teams. 
3. Combine business skills and principles, evidence-based practice, informatics, quality and safety strategies and metrics to lead care systems for improvement of processes and outcomes to improve health outcomes.
4. Employ state, federal and global health policy(ies) to advocate for healthcare reform and improve health outcomes for all.
5. Model professionalism, integrity, ethical decision making, respect for differing points of view in diverse populations and promoting social justice in the development of the advanced practice role.
6. Utilize research for the improvement of nursing practice and the advancement of nursing as an academic discipline. 
7. Ascertain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the health care systems in which they practice through lifelong learning.

Program Features

1. Flexibility for working professionals
   
   • Didactic courses in seven week format
     
2. Practicum/Mentored courses may require on campus experiences.
3. Curriculum aligned with latest national standards and guidelines.
4. Preparatory activities for online learning and student success.
5. Personalized guidance from program directors and faculty.
   

Three MSN Majors:

Nursing Administration and Management (NAM)

Students are prepared for nurse leadership roles in management and administration.

Nursing Education (NE)

Students are prepared to teach in an academic and clinical setting by becoming proficient in curriculum development, teaching methods, educational needs and learner-centered theories and methods.

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Advanced practice registered nurses are prepared in the profession of nurse practitioner for either primary or acute care in five concentrations (Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Family with Primary Care focus, Pediatric Acute Care, Pediatric Primary Care and Psychiatric Mental Health).