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Graduate Nursing Program
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Welcome to the Graduate Program in Nursing website. This site is designed to help you learn about the Graduate Program in Nursing, the faculty, the application process, the courses, the policies, and the resources available to you. If you are new to the program, please go to the Orientation page for detailed introductory information.
Spring 2008 Newsletter |
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Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree at Concordia University Wisconsin is designed for baccalaureate-prepared nurses (BSN) who are interested in advanced practice in the following roles:
- Direct provider as family or geriatric nurse practitioners, or
- Non-direct provider roles as nurse educators
Purpose
The purpose of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare professional nurse leaders competent to fulfill advanced practice nursing roles as family nurse practitioners, geriatric nurse practitioners, and nurse educators. Graduate level scholarly inquiry based on theoretically or clinically directed research provides the foundation for fulfillment of the professional standards and core competencies of advanced practice nursing. Opportunities to enhance ongoing personal and professional growth and development are guided by Christian principles. Interaction with faculty, student colleagues, preceptors, and other health-related professionals empower the advanced practice nurse adult learner to meet the expectations of this role.
The MSN Program's Objectives reflect the development of critical thinking and professional judgment that are foundational skills needed to attain the Student Outcomes of the program.
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Dr. Teri Kaul RN, MSN, Ph.D., APRN-BC, APNP
Director of Graduate Nursing
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Program Objectives
The Concordia University Master of Science in Nursing Program seeks to prepare professional nurse leaders for:
- Advanced practice primary care nursing roles as family nurse practitioners, geriatric nurse practitioners, and educators.
- Cooperative and collaborative practice with physicians, nurse practitioners, other health care providers, and the client.
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Advancement of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Continued professional and academic growth pursuant to doctoral education.
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Scholarly inquiry based on theoretically and/or clinically directed research.
Student Outcomes
Upon graduation the graduate student will be able to:
- utilize a theoretical framework in the synthesis of knowledge from related sciences and humanities, clinical knowledge, and nursing sciences as the foundations for advanced nursing practice and teaching.
- utilize critical thinking skills and diagnostic reasoning skills to determine clinical decisions as a nurse educator or nurse practitioner.
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provide theoretically directed (e.g., Neuman Systems theory and others) holistic, continuous, comprehensive, and individualized care to clients, both individually and as aggregates (families, communities).
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promote client/student well-being by using communication proficiently as an interactive strategy in client-advocacy roles within and external to organizations and power structures.
demonstrate accountability for advanced practice nursing and teaching decisions based on ethical, professional and Christian standards.
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demonstrate accountability for advanced practice nursing and teaching decisions based on ethical, professional and Christian standards.
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demonstrate teaching/coaching skills in professional/therapeutic interactions with sensitivity to the diversity of clients (including students), families and communities.
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demonstrate professional leadership and management in the development and execution of the advanced practice nursing and teaching roles and related professional issues.
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demonstrate application of the research process to advanced practice nursing and teaching.
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collaborate with members or the health care team, as needed, especially in the management of complex health problems.
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seek and participate in professional and personal growth promoting activities.
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incorporate current information impacting health care delivery into the process of providing advanced practice nursing and nursing education.
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integrate concepts of primary care advanced practice nursing with the theoretical foundations of education. (This outcome is specific to the Nurse Educator tract.)
Delivery Options
The program offers two delivery methods of instruction. The On-Campus traditional Masters in Nursing Program is offered to students who wish to take classes in a traditional classroom setting on the CUW campus. The other delivery method is an E-Learning mode using a variety of delivery methods (print to Internet) for students who live out of state or whose busy schedules make it difficult to come to campus for class. Students who register as on-Campus students may register of E-Learning classes as their schedule permits.
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