The programs prepare students to:

• Analyze social, economic, ethical, cultural, legal, and political issues influencing nursing practice and health care in a global context.
• Develop and implement leadership, management, and teaching strategies for the improvement of health and health care quality and safety.
• Develop practice models of evidence-based nursing practice incorporating nursing research.
• Influence health and public policy in collaboration with other disciplines to improve systems of care and health of communities.
• Participate in research and disseminate research findings through presentation and publication.
• Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and theory to support advanced nursing practice.