Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program the graduate will be able to achieve the following outcomes:
- 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)