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The Master of Science in Nursing Program is designed for baccalaureate
prepared nurses who have strong undergraduate foundations in
critical thinking, decision-making, and nursing practice. The
program consists of three options, with specialization in clinical
nursing for chronic illness care, nurse anesthesia, and school
nursing. The core curriculum centers on professional nursing
issues, nursing science, and research methods for building nursing
knowledge. The advanced practice chronic illness care option
focuses on the delivery of comprehensive care to individuals
and groups experiencing chronic illnesses. The nurse anesthetist
option focuses on the administration of anesthesia to individuals
requiring surgical and non-surgical diagnostic procedures. The
school nurse option focuses on delivery of comprehensive care
to individuals in the school environment.
The Master of Science in Nursing Program has received accreditation
from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission,
Inc. (NLNAC). For additional information regarding accreditation,
contact the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
(NLNAC) 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, Telephone Number: 800-699-1656,
ext 153, FAX: 212-812-0390. In addition, the Nurse Anesthetist
option is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of
Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
1. Utilize appropriate theories to provide
high quality nursing care.
2. Provide cost-effective, ethical, and quality
management of health care resources in diverse settings.
3. Apply knowledge of the Health Care Delivery
System through utilization of appropriate system mechanisms.
4. Synthesize research findings for practice
utilization.
5. Conduct and participate
in nursing research studies.
Upon successful completion of the MSN program, program graduates
are eligible to sit for national certification examinations.
Once certified, graduates must apply for a Certificate of Authority
to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Ohio
or of the state in which they intend to practice.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Registered Nurses RN/BSN Completion Track
School Licensure Program
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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