理学硕士

The 研究生 Nursing Program offers two options for baccalaureate prepared nurses. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) option is designed to prepare graduates to provide global primary health care to diverse and underserved clients across the life continuum. Upon completion of the program of study, graduates are eligible to write a national certification examination for Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP). The program of study is designed to be completed in five (5) semesters (including one summer) and 44 semester hours of full-time continuous study. The Nurse Educator (NE) option is designed to prepare qualified nurses to function as well-prepared educators in academic or healthcare settings. Upon completion of the program of study, graduates are eligible to write a national certification examination for Nurse 教育工作者 (CNE). The program of study is designed to be completed in four (4) semesters (including one summer) and 35 semester hours of full-time continuous study.

The Post-Master’s Certificate option is a special studies program for Master’s prepared nurses pursuing certification in a specialty area or seeking a program of study that may lead to a change in role (e.g., a CNS seeking an FNP specialty certificate). pg电子下载 offers Post-Master’s Certificate options for specialized study as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Nurse Educator (NE). Upon completion of the program of study, applicants are eligible to write a national certification examination.

任务 and Program Student 学习 Outcomes

The mission of the 研究生 Nursing Program is devoted to educating nursing leaders and scholars committed to advancing the global healthcare needs of diverse and undeserved populations through teaching, 奖学金, 和服务.

1. Evaluate theoretical and empirical knowledge from nursing and other disciplines and knowledge for use in guiding nursing research, 护理教育学, 高级护理实践.

2. Generate new teaching and practice approaches based on the integration of research, 理论, 实践知识.

3. Demonstrate mastery of advanced knowledge and skills in advanced practice nursing (FNP) or in specialized role (NE).

4. Analyze implication of ethical and legal issues affecting health care delivery, 教育, 和研究.

5. Analyze the effect of organizational structure, 功能, and resources on the development and delivery of quality health care and 教育al programs.

6. Communicate effectively in a scholarly manner using oral communication, 写, and information technology in a variety of settings.

7. Assume leadership roles to initiate and guide changes that foster collaboration and contribute to the ongoing development of nursing 教育 and practice.

8. Analyze the impact of culture and diversity on the delivery of healthcare and nursing 教育.

9. Utilize the best available evidence to continuously improve the quality of nursing 教育 and practice.

10. Participate in professional organizations and activities that influence advanced practice nursing and/or health outcomes.