Information About the MSN Program

 “Expect Great Things from God; Attempt Great Things for God”

The MSN program focuses on the multiple roles of teacher, scholar, and collaborator identified by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) as essential for the nurse educator. Expected learner outcomes have been developed according to the AACN Essentials, SREB Competencies, and the NLN Competencies for Nurse Educators. The faculty developed the curriculum and course objectives based upon the following MSN Graduate Competencies:

The MSN graduate will:

• Utilize scientific foundations and theoretical frameworks to implement essential knowledge and skills in the advanced nurse educator role.
• Incorporate sound educational principles into the practice of professional nursing education.
• Utilize collaborative skills to effect change within the nursing profession.
• Serve as a Christian role model in the advanced nurse educator role.

The faculty is committed to assisting students as they progress through the program.  The curriculum prepares graduates for entry-level nursing education, as well as future doctoral study.  Graduates are eligible and encouraged to seek national certification as a nurse educator.