Upon successful completion of the M.S.N. program, students will be able to
- use advanced knowledge from the sciences and related disciplines to support advanced nursing practice and role development;
- use knowledge of nursing and theories of related disciplines as the basis for advanced nursing practice;
- develop expertise in specialized areas of advanced nursing practice;
- utilize research to provide high quality health care;
- plan and initiate change in nursing practice and health care systems;
- implement leadership strategies in a variety of settings to advance professional nursing and health care;
- engage in collaborative relationships to improve health care delivery and advance nursing practice; and
- employ ethical theory in the decision-making process.