The Master of Science in Nursing Program prepares professional nurses to function in advanced roles in order to provide holistic, comprehensive nursing care to individuals, families, and communities, and to assume leadership responsibilities in a variety of settings. Graduate education builds upon knowledge and competencies gained in baccalaureate education. Students use critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving skills that require in-depth nursing knowledge and are prepared to coordinate health care within complex systems in an era of health care reform.?