Student Learning Outcomes
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes
The objectives for the Master of Science in nursing program are to develop graduates who shall:
- Synthesize interdisciplinary research.
- Evaluate a broad range of change, leadership, teaching and management strategies for influencing health policy, improving nursing practice and health care systems.
- Analyze the ethical, legal, financial, social, political and spiritual issues impacting diverse client populations, health care, nursing practice and education, with an emphasis on identifying and implementing strategies for enhancement or resolution.
- Synthesize interdisciplinary theoretical foundations.
- Apply knowledge, concepts, strategies, and evidence-based research findings to promote health, prevent disease, enhance the quality of health care and improve the environment in which health care is provided.
- Synthesize interdisciplinary knowledge to facilitate application in an MSN graduate nursing role.
- Function effectively in an MSN graduate nursing role through collaboration and communication within the healthcare environment to establish a climate that fosters the development of others and facilitates a commitment to excellence in nursing and lifelong learning.
- Demonstrate general MSN and role specific competencies
- Integrate professional identity and a faith-based perspectives to guide behaviors and decision-making in an MSN graduate nursing role.
Role-Specific Competencies and End-Of-Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon program completion, graduates will demonstrate both achievement of (1) role-specific competencies and (2) End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes. Achievement of the role-specific competencies and end-of-program student learning outcomes is evaluated by faculty through various assignments and/or clinical experiences in the program of study for each program option.
BSN-MSN and ADN-MSN Nurse Leader Option (Full-time and Part-time) Competencies
Nurse Leader Competencies are based upon the American Organization for Nurse Leaders Core Competencies.
- Communication and Relationship Building
- Knowledge of the Health Care Environment
- Professionalism
- Leadership
- Business Skills
BSN-MSN and ADN-MSN Nurse Educator Option (Full-time and Part-time) Competencies
Nurse Educator Competencies are based on NLN Novice Nurse Educator Competencies.
- Competency I: Facilitate Learning
- Competency II: Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization
- Competency III: Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
- Competency IV: Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes
- Competency V: Function as a Change Agent and Leader
- Competency VI: Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Nurse Educator Role
- Competency VII: Engage in Scholarship
- Competency VIII: Function within the Educational Environment