Expected Outcomes

The purposes of the expected outcomes are to define the content that forms the foundation of all Master’s nursing education irrespective of specialty and to offer the graduates a foundation for doctoral studies.

Outcome #1
Apply evidence-based knowledge and theories to stimulate research in a specialized area of advanced practice nursing and in the areas of nursing administration or nursing education.

Outcome #2
Advocate for and influence the development of nursing practice and health policy.

Outcome #3
Utilize ethical principles and demonstrate accountability in advanced practice nursing and in the areas of nursing administration or nursing education.

Outcome #4
Provide culturally competent individualized health to groups and populations.

Outcome #5
Incorporate health promotion and disease prevention theories and research in empowering patient/clients as individuals, families and communities, to optimize their health status across the life span.

Outcome #6
Provide leadership in patient care and the healthcare system in the role of advanced practice nursing and nursing education.