Graduate Nursing Programs
Program Goals and Outcomes
Statement of Purpose and Program Goals
Graduates of this program are prepared at beginning and advanced levels of their practice to utilize theory, leadership, and research as the foundation of their practice. They are prepared to continue their education and to deliver quality nursing services that embrace the ethical code and legal standards of the profession to individuals, families, groups, and communities.
The goals are to:
- Integrate nursing knowledge with a blend of liberal education in the arts and sciences.
- Provide an educational environment that promotes caring, critical reflection, collaboration, professionalism, and lifelong learning.
- Mentor and guide nurses toward personal and professional transformation in nursing
- Foster clinical decisions and ethical practice in health care based upon the codes and standards of practice to meet unique needs of clients, families and within culturally diverse communities.
- Promote the development to faculty in teaching, practice, community service, and scholarship within the nursing profession, community, and university.
Program Outcomes for a M.S. Degree
At the completion of the master's program, the graduate will be able to:
- Integrate theoretical and empirical knowledge in nursing and from related arts, sciences, and technology essential for advanced practice nursing.
- Appraise relevant theories for their application within to the advanced practice role.
- Utilize critical reflection in the translation and integration of scholarship into advanced practice.
- Exemplify the code of ethics and standards of nursing practice in the provision of care and professional performance.
- Promote collaboration with consumers, health care professionals, and organizations to provide safe, high quality healthcare.
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
- Utilize innovative technologies within the advanced practice role.