Master of Science in Nursing

The Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program became operational in 2005 for the adult/gerontology, family and pediatric nurse practitioner tracks. Due to the recommendations of the National Academy of Sciences/Institute of Medicine (IOM) and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the College expanded to include the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program in 2009 for the adult/gerontology, family, pediatric, psychiatric mental health, and post-Masters advanced practice nursing tracks. The DNP-APRN program has two entry points, post-BSN and post-MSN. The post-MSN APRN plan of study is not designed to educate the individual in a new population focus. The programs build on the BSN Essentials (2008), incorporates The Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (2011), population foci competencies (NTF, 2012; NTF, 2016; NONPF, 2012; NONPF, 2013; NONPF, 2014; NONPF, 2017), as well as other specialty advanced practice standards and guidelines. In addition, the DNP program integrates The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (2006) and prepares nurse practitioners with a clinical doctorate ready to meet the nation's complex healthcare environment and assure quality patient outcomes.

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