Theory, research and role development are emphasized, enabling the graduate to participate in the development of nursing knowledge and to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession. Graduates of the Master of Science program are eligible to take a national certification examination in their specialty track if available.
The department also offers post-graduate study in each of the specialty tracks for master’s-degree-prepared nurses who want to obtain knowledge, skills and certification as advanced practice nurses to expand their options in the healthcare arena.
The Master of Science degree program with a major in nursing is designed to build upon the first professional degree. The student may select one of the four study options:
- Family nurse practitioner (FNP)
- Adult/Gerontological nurse practitioner (A/GNP)
- Nursing administration
- Nursing education
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