Why is our Master of Science in Nursing program a good choice for nurses?
The Master of Science (Nursing), or MS(N) degree program, prepares nurses with post-baccalaureate or post-graduate degrees for roles as nurse educators, nurse leaders and advanced practice nurses. Students may seamlessly progress into the DNP program following MS degree completion. We provide an online graduate orientation tailored to provide students the tools they need for success.
- Learn to provide lifelong, comprehensive primary health care to families through disease management, health education and preventative health services.
- Understand how to work independently and collaboratively to integrate advanced knowledge in the delivery of health care to all populations including rural and underserved communities.
- Be eligible for advanced practice nurse certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Program Overview
• This program is blended: You may complete all course work online but an on-campus visit is required once per year.
• Courses are semester-based. How long it takes to complete the program depends on your academic progress so far and plan your plan of study.
• All courses are delivered in a flexible online format to meet the needs of working professionals.
• Students have the choice to be enrolled part-time or full-time to meet their personal/professional goals.
• All courses are taught by experienced online nurse educators, nurse leaders, clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners.
Student Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master’s Program in Nursing, the learner will:
- Integrate knowledge from nursing and multiple disciplines to guide advanced clinical judgement (Domain 1).
- Coordinate compassionate person-centered care through leadership and collaboration (Domain 2).
- Investigate principles of population and determinants of health to participate in collaborative nursing care and advance equitable health policies (Domain 3).
- Analyze research to identify evidence-based practices using ethical conduct (Domain 4).
- Advance quality improvement and safety initiatives for individuals and organizations (Domain 5).
- Promote interprofessional collaboration and communication to enhance team performance and strengthen outcomes (Domain 6).
- Analyze systems-based practice to promote safe, quality, cost-effective and equitable care (Domain 7).
- Integrate information and communication technologies in a variety of settings (Domain 8).
- Promote nursing professionalism that integrates accountability, integrity, advocacy, and principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (Domain 9).
- Promote health and well-being, professional maturity, and leadership capacity in self and others (Domain 10).
(Approved by Sinclair School of Nursing Faculty Assembly (December 30, 2024)
