Master of Science in Nursing

Graduate Nursing Program

The mission of the Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) is to prepare graduate nurses with advanced knowledge and practice skills. The graduate program of the School of Nursing derives its purpose directly from the underlying philosophy of the School of Nursing. The graduate program builds on the foundation of undergraduate education; the program prepares professionally educated nurses who are capable of intellectual and professional leadership to provide high quality clinical nursing to populations, focusing on urban settings and under served communities. Major areas of concentration are directed toward reaching applicants who have commitment to continual personal and professional growth in serving the community.

MSN Program Terminal Objectives
Upon completion of the Master's of Science in Nursing program the graduate will be able to:

• Apply advanced knowledge from the science and humanities to support advanced nursing practice and role development.
• Expand personal knowledge of nursing theories, concepts as a basis for advanced nursing practice.
• Apply the knowledge and skills related to a specific role in nursing.
• Apply advanced knowledge and skills in using the research process.
• Provide care for urban bound ethnically and culturally diverse clients, in health and illness, utilizing appropriate theoretical frameworks.
• Plan, initiate and evaluate changes in the health care system.
• Utilize computers and other technologies to manage, evaluate and investigate health care issues.
• Develop and implement leadership strategies for the Improvement of health care.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary health care team to foster continuity of care.
• Advocate for health care consumer improvement and for advancement of nursing as a profession.
• Participate in life long learning as a professional member of society.
• Demonstrate a foundation for doctoral study.
• Expand basis for advanced personal knowledge of nursing theories and concepts.