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Graduate Master of Science Program

The Master of Science in Nursing program's design is based on the needs outlined by individuals, community nurse leaders, employers, faculty and groups surveyed. The program is congruent with current documents of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the Institute of Medicine and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The M.S.N. program received the full five years accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in 2008. 

Purpose

The purpose of the graduate nursing program is to prepare nurses with advanced education in the discipline of nursing, in scholarship and in a selected area of study. Two areas of study are particularly timely in our local social context.

  1. The preparation of nurse educators who are able to serve as faculty, practice preceptors and teachers of other health professionals in a variety of settings
  2. The preparation of nurse leaders/managers who function in complex health care systems. 

Consideration of other areas of study to be offered in the future, such as health care informatics, will address emerging community and professional needs. 

PDF icon M.S.N. sample plan for study (fall 2013 to Dec. 2015)

PDF icon M.S.N. student handbook