Integrate evidence-based knowledge and theoretical frameworks to design, implement,
and evaluate research initiatives in nursing education or nursing leadership. (AACN
Essentials: Domain 1: Knowledge for Nursing Practice; Domain 4: Scholarship for the
Nursing Discipline)
Advocate for and shape nursing practice by contributing to policy development and
influencing healthcare organization and financing structures. (AACN Essentials: Domain
5: Quality & Safety; Domain 7: Systems-Based Practice; Domain 8: Informatics & Healthcare
Technologies)
Apply ethical principles and demonstrate professional accountability when making decisions
in nursing education and nursing leadership roles. (AACN Essentials: Domain 9: Professionalism;
Domain 10: Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development)
Deliver culturally responsive and individualized care to diverse groups and populations
across healthcare settings. (AACN Essentials: Domain 5: Quality & Safety; Domain 6:
Interprofessional Partnerships; Domain 7: Systems- Based Practice)
Utilize health promotion and disease prevention theories and research to empower individuals,
families, and communities to optimize health across the lifespan. (AACN Essentials:
Domain 2: Person-Centered Care; Domain 3: Population Health)
Lead patient care initiatives and contribute to system-level improvements in the role
of nurse educator or clinical nurse leader. (AACN Essentials: Domain 4: Scholarship
for Nursing Discipline; Domain 5: Quality & Safety; Domain 7: Systems- Based Practice)
Apply critical thinking, self-awareness, interpersonal skills, leadership competencies,
and evidence-based practice to successfully transition into advanced nursing practice
at the master’s level. (AACN Essentials: Domain 6: Interprofessional Partnerships;
Domain 8: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies)
