2024–25 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 81 School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Purpose Statement/Mission The mission of the School of Nursing (SON) is to model nursing as a ministry for Christ through education, service, and scholarship resulting in transformed lives. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Cedarville University prepares the graduate nurse for advanced nursing practice. This MSN 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. Tracks Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track prepares advance practice nursing students with biblical, theoretical, scientific, and technical foundations required in the care of adult-gerontologic patients in an acute care nurse practitioner role. Students will learn and apply health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based management of patients with acute, critical, and/or complex illnesses or injury. Students will develop knowledge and skills in complex monitoring, pharmacological therapies. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) The Family Nurse Practitioner track 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. Nurse Educator (NE) The Nurse Educator track equips nurses with knowledge in the sciences, healthcare leadership and policy, evidence-based practice, and advanced clinical practice. Graduates are prepared 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 track equips nurses with advanced knowledge in quality and safety, organizational behavior, strategic decision-making, and evidencebased practice. Graduates are prepared with expertise and skills to effectively lead within a healthcare environment. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (PNP) The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care track 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 MSN program, 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 tracks: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care. Program Delivery The MSN program is designed to be flexible. All MSN courses are offered in an online format. The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track has additional on-campus experiences for NSG-6190 Transition to Clinical for Advanced Practice Nursing, NSG-6600 Advanced Care Concepts and Practice I, NSG-6610 Advanced Care Concepts and Practice II, and NSG-6620 Advanced Care Concepts and Practice III. The Family Nurse Practitioner track has additional on-campus experiences for NSG-6190 Transition to Clinical for Advanced Practice Nursing, NSG-6310 Advanced Concepts and Practice in the Care of 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 – Primary Care track has additional on-campus experiences for NSG-6190 Transition to Clinical for Advanced Practice Nursing, 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.
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