A health-care facility, industry wellness center, or community college can become a participating worksite. There are currently 138 worksites spanning twelve states and one other country. Full library access is provided via the Internet. The graduate program includes core concepts in advanced nursing practice as well as concepts that are specific to the areas of specialization. The curriculum is built on the theories and professional practice students have obtained at the baccalaureate level of nursing education and provides a foundation for future doctoral study.
Research is an area of emphasis in graduate study.
Students may elect to complete a thesis or nonthesis scholarly project. The graduate program prepares clinical nurse specialists, family nurse practitioners, nursing administrators, and specialized nurse practitioners who also have the knowledge of a clinical nurse specialist. The health services administration concentration prepares nurses for leadership positions as health-care managers at a variety of levels. The family nurse practitioner concentration prepares nurses to provide primary health care to clients of all ages. Post-Master's Certificates are available in all areas for students who already hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree.