College of Nursing Graduate Nursing Brochure

Master of Science in Nursing (Nonclinical) 10 | Nova Southeastern University The nonclinical M.S.N. is offered fully online only. The 36-credit M.S.N. program offers three concentrations of study: nursing education, health systems leadership, and nursing informatics. The 15-credit core M.S.N. courses remain constant, but the 21 credits for each concentration are specif- ic to the area of interest. M.S.N. core courses are taught online by faculty members with advanced preparation and extensive experience in the area of specialization. Each area of specialization includes practicum experience, allowing the student to apply and synthesize knowledge gained from all courses. The practi- cum may occur in a setting local to the student as long as the setting and preceptor meet the learning outcomes of the course. An assigned adviser is available for individualized program guidance. The director of the M.S.N. program may be contacted as needed. M.S.N. Program Goal The graduate program builds on baccalaureate education and prepares graduates for advanced roles within the discipline of nursing. Program Outcomes M.S.N. Program Outcomes Graduates of the M.S.N. program will be able to 1. exhibit leadership through collaboration to promote quality and safety for improved patient outcomes 2. transform clinical and educational procedures through the integration of evidence-based practice 3. design innovative strategies to improve practice environments 4. incorporate knowledge of ethical and legal issues relevant to advanced nursing roles 5. advocate for equitable health care policies that improve population health 6. promote a culture of lifelong learning embracing professional nursing standards and values Nursing Education Concentration Outcomes The student successfully completing this track will be able to 1. utilize evidence in educational design, implementation, and evaluation 2. employ instructional strategies that recognize the diverse learner 3. implement assessment and evaluation methods in a variety of learning environments 4. analyze the teaching, scholarship, and service roles of the nurse educator Health Systems Leadership Concentration Outcomes The student successfully completing this track will be able to 1. integrate leadership and systems theories to promote quality and safety within complex health systems 2. utilize technology, evidence, and interprofessional collaboration to improve patient outcomes in complex health systems 3. apply business principles and practices within a health care delivery model 4. develop strategies to meet regulatory standards based on analysis of current trends and data Nursing Informatics Concentration Outcomes The student successfully completing this track will be able to 1. examine the role of nursing informatics competencies and the professional standards on nursing informatics practice 2. develop the skills necessary to implement health information technology for knowledge management and quality improvement 3. describe key legal, regulatory, and ethical issues related to the utilization of health information technology 4. apply leadership concepts to support the utilization of health information technology within the health care system