Program Outcomes

The program outcomes for the master of science degree program in nursing flow from the college mission and core values: Christ-centered, passionate learning, servant leadership, compassionate peacemaking, global citizen.

Upon graduation, the graduate:

Christ centered

• Demonstrates a faith that is active and reflective
• Utilizes an understanding of ethical and moral issues to expand the advocacy role of the nurse
• Is sensitive and responsive to the spiritual needs of self and others

Passionate Learning

• Utilizes knowledge from nursing, natural and social science and the arts in the management of patient health/illness status
• Interprets and evaluates research for the initiation of change, improvement of nursing practice, management of health outcomes, and provision of high quality health care
• Utilizes the research process for addressing clinical problems
• Applies advanced knowledge in the discipline to specific and vulnerable populations
• Develops a foundation for successful completion of advanced practice certification exams as appropriate to the role
• Develops a foundation for doctoral study in nursing

Servant leadership

• Synthesizes knowledge into a personal leadership style that contributes to health for individual, family and community
• Promotes policy development related to the emerging roles within nursing.

Compassionate peacemaking

• Contributes to health outcomes through advocacy within the profession, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and the care of individuals, families and communities

Global Citizenship

• Takes initiative in providing culturally sensitive care
• Within the context of ethical decision-making, explores personal and professional values in light of growing health disparities in the community and world.  
• Assimilates knowledge of conflict transformation and social justice issues that are responsive to diverse needs of the individual, family and community.