Student Learning Outcomes

The goals of the MSN program flow from the GC core values.  Upon graduation, the graduate demonstrates:

A life that is Christ-Centered with

• A faith that is active and reflective
• An understanding of ethical and moral issues to expand the advocacy role   of the advanced practice nurse or clinical nurse leader.
• A sensitivity and responsiveness to the spiritual needs of self and others

A life of Passionate Learning, through

• Utilization of knowledge from nursing, natural and social science and the arts in the management of patient health/illness status or management of Microsystems of care.
• Interpretation and evaluation of research for the initiation of change, improvement of nursing practice, management of health outcomes, and provision of high quality health care 
• Utilization of the research process for addressing clinical problems
• Development of a foundation for doctoral study in nursing

A life of Servant Leadership, based on

• A synthesis of knowledge into a personal leadership style that contributes to health for individual, family and community
• Promotion of policy development related to the emerging roles within nursing
• Assimilation of knowledge in providing health education and health promotion activities.

A life of Compassionate Peacemaking with

• Contribution to health outcomes through advocacy within the profession, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and the care of individuals, families and communities
  
• Application of advanced knowledge in the discipline to specific and vulnerable populations

A life of Global Citizenship with

• Taking initiative in providing culturally sensitive care
• Exploring personal and professional values in light of growing health disparities in the community and world. 
• Assimilating knowledge of conflict transformation and social justice issues that are responsive to diverse needs of the individual, family and community.