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Master of Science in Nursing
- Education Track
- Administration Track
- Nurse Anesthesia Track
- Family Nurse Practitioner Track
- Adult Nurse Practitioner Track
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track
Frequently Asked Questions
ONLINE NURSING COURSES taken for RN licensure must be evaluated by the Registrar to determine acceptance of transfer credit. Registrar will evaluate official transcripts after your application has been received and she will mail you a letter detailing transfer credit. The Registrar is the only person with authority to grant transfer credit.
MSN Program Description
The Master of Science in Nursing Program prepares students in advanced theory and practice in a specialized area of nursing. Graduate students are prepared to assume functional advanced practice roles in their specialty areas of nursing. The combination of theory, research, and professional development also prepares graduates for doctoral study nursing.
Our curriculum assists students in developing a conceptual frame of reference for analyzing nursing problems, utilizing theories related to nursing practice, and integrating principles of spiritual care and bio-ethics in their professional roles. They have the opportunity to practice in a variety of health-care settings.
MSN Program Goals
The goals of the master program are:
- To provide masters nursing education that builds on the baccalaureate undergraduate foundation.
- To prepare the graduate for advanced professional nursing practice with specific functional and clinical abilities.
- To prepare advanced practice nurses academically for doctoral study in nursing.
MSN Program Outcomes
The graduate of the master’s nursing program will be able to:
- Incorporate theory and research in advanced practice nursing.
- Assume leadership roles in one’s specialty area of nursing to promote health and well being of persons in an intercultural world.
- Integrate knowledge of healthcare economics and policy into the delivery of cost effective, ethically responsible nursing care.
- Manage information using technology to influence nursing practice.
- Demonstrate competency in the selected nursing practice.
Post Master's Certificate
- Education Track
- Administration Track
- Family Nurse Practitioner Track
- Adult Nurse Practitioner Track
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track
Description
The School of Nursing endeavors to pro vide curricula that encourage individuals to pur sue Christ-centered excellence in their nursing vocation as the future needs of the nursing profession come into view. The certificate program fits with the mission of the University to provide Christ-centered higher education that promotes excellence and character development in service to Church and society.
This program is ideal for nurses who have obtained their master’s degree in nursing in another advanced practice area and now find themselves in positions that require advanced preparation in either nursing education or nursing administration. For example, if an MSN graduate with a major in nursing administration desired to acquire a certificate in nursing education, that individual could enroll in this program. Another example might be that of an individual with a nurse practitioner degree desiring advanced study in nursing administration.
A Post-Master Certificate in Nursing is not available for the Nurse Anesthesia track.
Mission Statement
To prepare graduates for advanced professional nursing practice with specific functional and clinical abilities.
Program Outcomes
The nursing education certificate prepares nurses for educator positions in various settings such as staff development, patient education, schools and colleges. The nursing administration certificate prepares nurses for a variety of administrative and leadership positions in health care delivery systems.