Objectives

Upon completion of the program the graduate can:

1. Apply knowledge and theories to a specialized area of advanced practice nursing, nursing administration or community health.

2. Assume responsibility and accountability for a specialized area of advanced practice nursing, nursing administration or community health.

3. Demonstrate competency in the areas of:

a. Collaboration with other health care professionals.
b. Research interpretation, utilization and conduct.
c. Direct advanced practice nursing, nursing administration or community health.
d. Consultation.
e. Professional nursing leadership.
f. Change agent skills.
g. Ethical decision-making skills.
h. Expert guidance and coaching.

4. Function effectively in an advanced practice nursing, nursing administration, community health or nursing education role.