2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog

2021–22 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 59 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 nursing practice. This M.S.N. degree provides in-depth, professional and advanced practice study for nurses to expand their knowledge of healthcare delivery, clinical expertise, leadership, and use of evidence-based practice grounded in biblical truth. Areas of Focus Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) The Family Nurse Practitioner area of focus prepares nurses to provide primary care across the 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 practice 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 gains 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, and professional ministries to address global health issues. Nurse Educator (NE) The Nurse Educator area of focus prepares nurses to gain further knowledge in the sciences, healthcare leadership and policy, evidence-based practice, and advanced clinical practice. Graduates are equipped to teach in healthcare settings as educators, or in academic settings as faculty members. Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) The Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement area of focus prepares nurses to gain advanced knowledge in quality and safety, organizational behavior, and strategic decision-making. Graduates are equipped with expertise and skills to effectively lead within a healthcare environment. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner area of focus prepares nurses to provide primary care for children from birth through age 21. 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 practice for meeting the needs for pediatric primary care and prevention. 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 a 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 healthcare and advanced nursing practice. • Serve as a leader in advancing healthcare through use of best practice models. • Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing practice within the specific area of focus: Family Nurse Practitioner, Global Public Health Nursing, Nurse Educator, Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement, or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Program Delivery The M.S.N. program is designed to be flexible. All M.S.N. courses are offered in an online format. The Family Nurse Practitioner area of focus has additional on-campus experiences for clinical orientation, NSG-6310 Advanced Concepts and Practice in the Care of Adults, NSG-6315 Advanced Concepts and Practice in the Care of Older Adults/NSG-6320 Advanced Concepts and Practice in the Care of Women, and NSG-6325 Advanced Concepts and Practice in the Care of Children. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner area of focus has additional on- campus experiences for clinical orientation, NSG-6800 Advanced Concepts and Practice in Pediatric Primary Care, NSG-6820 Advanced Concepts and Practice in Pediatric Health Promotion, and NSG-6830 Advanced Concepts and Practice in Pediatric Disease Management. Graduate online course content will be available for student access the weekend prior to the start of the course. Accreditation The School of Nursing’s programs are authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The baccalaureate degree in nursing, and master’s degree in nursing at Cedarville University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) ccneaccreditation.org .