Nursing Education: Education Option (M.S.N.)

M.S., Nursing Education Option Program Outcomes Bachelor of Science (BS) to Master of Science (MS). Students enrolled in the Nursing Education option will be prepared to:

Use an evidence based approach that critically applies evidence and integrates theory and research findings to enhance nursing practice. Assume a leadership role in managing human, fiscal, and physical health care resources demonstrating application of health care policy, organization, and financing of healthcare. Understand principles, personal values and beliefs that provide a framework for nursing practice. Analyze systems of health care and determine how the values underpinning them influence care delivered. Understand the nursing profession, advanced nursing roles, the requirements for, and regulation of these roles, and integrate the advanced nursing role into the graduate’s professional practice. Understand, appreciate and value diversity in health and illness and assure the delivery of appropriate patient-centered care. Partner with individuals, groups and communities to achieve and maintain an optimal level of health through an interdisciplinary process.