Master of Science in Nursing Outcomes

On completion of the MSN degree program the graduate will be able to:

• apply research methods to evaluate current knowledge from nursing theory, nursing science and related disciplines to inform and/or initiate change in educational, clinical, and organizational decision-making
• demonstrate the use of scholarly inquiry to inform educational and clinical practice and management
• apply ethical decision-making in research, evaluation, education, clinical practice and management
• analyze the effect of health policy, finance, healthcare technologies and organizational structure on the development and implementation of quality educational programs and healthcare delivery systems
• demonstrate the use of leadership strategies that advance the design and implementation of quality education programs and improve clinical practice
• analyze the effect of sociopolitical and cultural influences on nursing education and healthcare practices
• integrate advances in healthcare technology into nursing education and healthcare
• demonstrate a commitment to advanced study and lifelong learning

In addition, upon completion of the Nurse Educator track, graduates will be able to meet the following competencies:

• apply theories of education and related sciences to the development and evaluation of nursing and healthcare curricula
• facilitate learning of individuals and groups using theories of education, nursing, testing and evaluation and technological innovation
• apply leadership strategies to contribute to the ongoing development of the profession of nursing and nursing education
• utilize research to analyze the outcomes of nursing interventions and improve nursing practice and nursing pedagogy
• apply strategies which recognize multicultural factors in teaching and learning
• utilize theories of change to advance the profession of nursing
• analyze ethical theories and ethical decision making in the educational setting
• analyze trends in healthcare and nursing education and their impact on the profession of nursing, nursing education and the delivery of patient care
• design curriculum, implement and evaluate curriculum based on sound educational principles, theory and research