All graduates of the program are prepared to:
- utilize appropriate theories to provide high quality nursing care
- provide cost-effective, ethical, and quality management of health care resources in diverse settings
- apply knowledge of the Health Care Delivery System through utilization of appropriate system mechanisms
- synthesize research findings for practice utilization
- conduct and participate in nursing research studies
Upon successful completion of the MSN 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 in the state in which they intend to practice.
Graduates of the School Nurse option are prepared to:
- work in the clinical practice specialty of school health utilizing advanced practice nursing roles.
- incorporate a variety of theories from nursing and related fields into nursing practice and management roles.
- analyze social issues related to the Health Care Delivery System and advanced nursing practice.
Graduates of the Nurse Anesthetist option are prepared to:
- administer anesthesia in a variety of practice settings to patients needing anesthesia care.
- utilize advanced practice nursing roles within the Health Care Delivery System.
Graduates of the Nurse Education option are prepared to:
- practice in advanced nurse educator roles within Academic, Health Care Delivery and Community settings.
- incorporate a variety of theories from nursing and related fields into nursing practice and education roles.
- analyze social issues related to Health Care Delivery Systems and nursing education.
Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner option are prepared to:
- provide primary care to families and persons of all ages within the health care delivery system
- incorporate a variety of theories from nursing and related fields into the nurse practitioner role
- analyze social issues related to the health care delivery system and advanced nursing practice