Terminal Objectives For The Master's In Nursing Program

The MSN program student outcome objectives were developed by the faculty based on their beliefs about graduate education in nursing. The program is designed to offer students the opportunity to develop the competencies necessary to:

1. Extrapolate and evaluate the influence of social, political, educational, and economic trends on health care delivery and health policy.

2. Analyze the ethical and legal obligations of professional service to humans and synthesize these concepts into a professional role.

3. Critique principles of leadership/management for application within professional nursing practice.

4. Appraise and extend the body of nursing knowledge through scientific inquiry.

5. Initiate and evaluate responsive and responsible actions to influence the impact of nursing on health care delivery.

6. Synthesize strategies for the provision of compassionate and comprehensive health care through a variety of modalities and in multiple settings.

7. Pursue doctoral studies or other advanced educational opportunities in nursing.

The student outcome objectives include knowledge and practice components as well as objectives reflecting affective outcomes. It is expected that graduates of the program will exemplify values reflecting the mission and philosophy of The University of Texas at Tyler and of the nursing program. These values include recognition of the unique worth of individuals, as well as the importance of scientific inquiry as a base for professional nursing practice.