Use critical thinking to inform organizational, educational, and policy-making skills. Demonstrate information literacy as a nursing leader. To earn a M.A. in Nursing, students must complete all core courses, as well as all courses in a one concentration. Core Courses for All Concentrations Credits are listed in parentheses. An examination of the systematic development of knowledge and the philosophy of science as it applies to the social and human sciences.
Nursing practice is assessed as a source for conducting research and generating nursing theory.
Nursing theories are examined for their usefulness in nursing practice and nursing research. An introduction to the principles of project management, including roles and responsibilities, project variables, and project processes. Students will participate in a project management group. An experience designed to meet the student's professional goals in a setting that provides the opportunity to develop in the leadership role. The student will work with a preceptor involved in nursing leadership.