2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 32 2015–16 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Purpose Statement The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program at Cedarville University prepares the graduate nurse for advanced practice in nursing. This M.S.N. degree provides in-depth, professional and advanced practice study for nurses to expand their knowledge of health care delivery, clinical expertise, nursing leadership, use of evidence-based research, and academic scholarship grounded in biblical truth. For more information about the M.S.N. program, please visit cedarville.edu/msn Areas of Focus Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) The Family Nurse Practitioner area of focus prepares advanced practice nurses to provide primary care across the human lifespan. This advanced practice specialty includes assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of common acute and chronic health problems, health promotion, client and family education, and use of evidence based research for meeting the needs for primary care and prevention. Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) The Global Public Health Nursing area of focus prepares nurses with expertise in providing population-based care domestically and around the world. The nurse has advanced knowledge and skills based on world health problems and issues, environmental health, community development, societal structure and policy development. An emphasis is placed on using nursing as ministry through congregational health care, and professional ministries to address global health issues. The graduates are qualified to seek national certification and employment in the areas of advanced public health nursing and health ministry. Program Objectives Upon completion of the M.S.N. degree the graduate will: • Synthesize a biblical worldview underlying the advanced nursing practice roles and responsibilities. • Integrate knowledge from nursing science and related disciplines as a framework for designing, implementing, and evaluating holistic care, educational needs and program focus. • Implement scientific inquiry, evidence based practice and scholarly work to evaluate and improve practice and desired outcomes. • Demonstrate critical judgment, clinical decision making and effective communication skills for advanced nursing practice as part of multidisciplinary or educational team within various environmental contexts. • Integrate biblical principles into the legal practices and the professional and ethical values essential for advanced nursing practice. • Analyze cultural, social, economic and political perspectives that influence health care and advanced nursing practice. • Serve as a leader in advancing health care through use of best practice models. • Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing practice within the specific area of focus: Family Nurse Practitioner or Global Public Health Nursing.