The master's program in nursing at Wagner College is designed for professional nurses, and has as its purpose the advancement of nursing knowledge and abilities, both in general and in a specific clinical and functional area. Students in the program have the opportunity to expand their knowledge base, synthesize knowledge into new concepts and theories, test theories, create new ideas and pro- cesses, and apply them in nursing practice. Students are given the opportunity to learn strategies of leadership and change in order to improve standards of nursing practice and the health status of society.
Students develop expertise in both a clinical and a functional area for practice.
Preparation in the role areas of nurse administrator, educator, or family nurse practitioner are offered. The program provides a strong foundation for doctoral study. The Master's Program in Nursing is Accredited by the National League for Nursing. The Department of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Nursing and holds provisional accreditation on its programs through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In order to fulfill the purposes of the Wagner College graduate nursing program, students must meet the following program objectives.