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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is designed for the Registered Nurse (RN) who wants to provide evidence-informed practice to culturally diverse populations and advocate for optimal health outcomes. The program prepares registered nurses for advanced practice clinical roles in specialty areas. This degree builds on the nursing practice skills and experience that each student possesses. These skills will be integrated with new and pioneering ways to think about the health care system. An innovative, technology-enriched, educational approach is used to create advanced practice clinical nursing experts who base decisions upon the best evidence available to lead and design high quality patient-centered, culturally appropriate care in a complex global health care environment.

Multiple MSN program options are offered:

  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP)

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

    Admission Requirements

  • Earned BSN from an accredited ACEN or CCNE School of Nursing

  • Registered Nurse license

  • Professional Resume/CV

  • College Transcripts

  • Two letters of professional recommendation

  • Personal Statement

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

MSN Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Integrate Nursing and Interdisciplinary Sciences for Advanced Clinical Reasoning
    Apply nursing science along with biophysical, psychosocial, pharmacological, and organizational knowledge to perform comprehensive clinical assessments, support diagnostic reasoning, and manage complex patient care across diverse populations.

  1. Apply Quality and Safety Principles in Advanced Practice
    Implement and evaluate evidence-based strategies to improve care quality, patient safety, and equity within clinical practice environments.

  1. Critically Appraise and Apply Evidence for Advanced Nursing Practice
    Integrate current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to guide the diagnosis, treatment, and management of health conditions; engage in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes.

  1. Leverage Healthcare Technologies and Informatics in Clinical Practice
    Utilize electronic health records, clinical decision support tools, and population health data to enhance diagnosis, care planning, and patient education in advanced practice settings.

  1. Provide Person-Centered, Culturally Responsive Care
    Deliver holistic, individualized care that respects patients’ values, cultural backgrounds, and health literacy levels, with the goal of improving health equity and outcomes.

  1. Collaborate with Inter-professional Teams to Optimize Patient Care
    Work effectively within inter-professional teams to coordinate care, resolve complex clinical issues, and improve health outcomes at the individual and population level.

  1. Assess and Address Social Determinants of Health in Clinical Practice
    Identify social, cultural, and environmental factors affecting health; integrate resources and community partnerships into care plans to address disparities and promote health resilience.

  1. Demonstrate Clinical Expertise and Professionalism in the APRN Role
    Provide independent, evidence-based care including advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions; demonstrate ethical leadership, accountability, and commitment to continuous professional growth in the APRN role.