State University of New York Institute of Technology
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Program Goals and Outcomes


Statement of Purpose and Program Goals

The 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

Derived from the School of Nursing and Health Systems goals are the program outcomes specific to the Master of Science in Nursing degree to prepare the graduate for advanced professional practice. At the completion of the master’s program, the graduate will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge gained from theoretical and empirical knowledge in nursing and from related arts, natural, social, and behavioral sciences to advanced practice in nursing.
  • Synthesize concepts of community, teaching and learning, wellness, health promotion, leadership, and management in advanced practice to meet health care needs of individuals, families, groups, and culturally diverse communities.
  • Utilize critical reflection, collaboration, research, and caring in the delivery and administration of health care.
  • Integrate the code of ethics and standards of advanced specialty practice in decision making and independent judgments.
  • Collaborate and partner with consumers, providers, and organizations to provide meaningful services for others.
  • Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal and advanced professional development through professional involvement, lifelong learning, and fostering an appreciation for doctoral study.

 

 

 

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