The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares students for leadership roles
in nursing. The goal of the MSN program is to educate nurses who can synthesize
knowledge and demonstrate behaviors of advanced preparation. Each graduate will
demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills in evaluating health
and illness in selected populations. Graduates will operationalize a conceptual
framework related to practice.
The DNP program builds upon the competences achieved in the MSN, Advanced
Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) program, and provides an option for achievement
of the national standards (set by the American Association of College of
Nursing (AACN) and other national nursing organizations) for the practice
doctorate.