Overview of Program

Certificate in Practical Nursing

Certificate-prepared practical nurses possess the knowledge necessary for providing basic patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, doctor’s offices, long-term care organizations, and other healthcare facilities. The graduate’s responsibilities include monitoring patient vitals, handling basic healthcare tasks, reporting patient status and concerns to Registered Nurses or doctors, and helping patients with essential physical needs.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Baccalaureate-prepared nurses possess a broad knowledge of nursing, the physical and behavioral sciences, and the humanities. Graduates provide leadership in nursing and collaborate with other professionals in the health care system. The graduate assumes responsibility for competent nursing practice and continued professional development while demonstrating commitment to the profession. In order to prepare generalists in nursing for beginning-level professional practice, learning experiences are designed to foster the development of critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills, decision-making abilities, and competent nursing practice.

Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner

Master's-prepared nurses (MSN) are advanced practice registered nurses (RN) that are prepared with advanced knowledge and skills. The MSN program is a Master of Science Nursing program - Family Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum is comprehensive and designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for advanced nursing practice. Learning experiences in the MSN courses prepare family nurse practitioner students for a family nurse practitioner role and support the students' eligibility to sit for the Nurse Practitioner-Certified (NP-C) the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)'s Family Nurse Practitioner board certification (FNP-BC) examinations. Practicum experiences for the Family Nurse Practitioner student are designed to synthesize the theoretical concepts and research findings that support advanced nursing practice while collaborating effectively as a member or leader of an interdisciplinary team in the design, coordination, and evaluation of health care delivery. Master’s degree courses are provided online with residencies at the Aberdeen campus and arranged clinical rotations.