MSN Program Outcomes

At the completion of the MSN program, the student will be able to:

  • Integrate knowledge from the graduate nursing core, concentration, and track specific areas as a basis for advanced nursing practice. (Domain 1 AACN, 2021) 
  • Analyze person-centered evidence-based care that is inclusive, equitable, holistic, respectful, and compassionate. (Domain 2 AACN, 2021)
  • Formulate evidence-based health care for diverse populations to optimize health outcomes while engaging in collaborative activities with interprofessional and strategic partners and advocating for ethical, legal, and social justice. (Domain 3 AACN, 2021)
  • Discern and disseminate evidence-based nursing knowledge to improve health outcomes. (Domain 4 AACN, 2021)
  • Incorporate national safety resources and guidelines to foster a transparent and safe culture for all stakeholders. (Domain 5 AACN, 2021)
  • Demonstrate effective communication with inter-professional, intra-professional, and other stakeholders to promote evidence-based quality healthcare delivery, collaboration, and effective interprofessional initiatives while maintaining a climate of mutual learning and respect. (Domain 6 AACN, 2021)
  • Demonstrate leadership and agility in coordinating resources within complex systems of healthcare to provide safe, effective, and equitable care for diverse populations. (Domain 7 AACN, 2021)
  • Analyze information, communication technologies, and informatics processes to gather data, inform critical thinking and decision making, and support professionals to deliver safe, quality, and evidence-based healthcare services in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. (Domain 8 AACN, 2021)
  • Demonstrate accountability in executing professional and societal responsibilities collaborating with team members, and adhering to ethical principles. (Domain 9 AACN, 2021)
  • Participate in activities and self-reflection that foster personal health, resilience, and well-being; contribute to lifelong learning; and support the acquisition of advanced nursing expertise and the assertion of leadership. (Domain 10 AACN, 2021)