• The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to provide the opportunity for advanced study in select areas of nursing science, professional foundations, related sciences, and modes of systematic inquiry related to advanced and specialized professional nursing practice. 
  • This program requires students to have a current Registered Nurse license and hold either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or a non-nursing baccalaureate degree and an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma.
  • The graduate of the master's in a nursing degree program is expected to have acquired the following objectives:
    • Accept responsibility and accountability for practicing nursing at an advanced level.
    • Critically apply theoretical perspectives, teaching/learning principles, and evidence-based knowledge from nursing and related sciences to professional nursing practice in diverse healthcare environments.
    • Systematically and comprehensively investigate complex issues encountered in nursing practice to promote optimal health outcomes for diverse patients, families, and communities.
    • Advocate for patients, families, caregivers and communities to preserve health and to access healthcare services.
    • Propose and lead courses of action related to social, ethical, legal, economic, environmental, epidemiological, or policy issues that contribute to the delivery of safe quality health care.
    • Use advanced communications skills to optimize health and healthcare delivery.
    • Use relevant data and technology to inform advanced nursing practice to improve healthcare outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and systems.