Graduate Nursing (M.S.N., Post-Master’s, and D.N.P.) Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are aligned with The Essentials: Core Competencies of Professional Education (AACN, 2021). Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Integrate interdisciplinary knowledge to advance nursing practice, research, and education.
• Provide and coordinate compassionate, evidence-based, person-centered care that respects individual needs.
• Design and advocate for systems that improve population health and wellness.
• Implement and disseminate nursing evidence to improve outcomes and transform leadership.
• Lead initiatives to improve safety and quality in healthcare environments.
• Collaborate across disciplines to manage care and health outcomes.
• Advocate for equitable, efficient, and cost-effective healthcare for diverse populations.
• Apply technology to enhance equitable, evidence-based healthcare for diverse populations.
• Model professional accountability and ethical behaviors in nursing practice and leadership roles.
• Embrace and advocate for lifelong learning and leadership development to advance nursing practice.