About Us

Department of Medical Surgical Nursing

Overview

Welcome!
Medical-Surgical Nursing (MSN) focuses on both basic science and clinical approaches to health problems experienced by adults. The research and practice areas for medical-surgical nursing faculty include a variety of settings such as hospital units, ambulatory care departments, long-term care facilities, homes and communities.

The objectives of our master's program are to prepare expert advanced practice nurses who can synthesize practice, research and theory to increase the quality of patient care.

 

Advanced Practice Specialty Options

Nurse Practitioner Options:

• Acute Care^*
• Adult^*
• Adult/Geriatrics
• Geriatrics^*

Clinical Nurse Specialist Options:

• Acute Care^*
• Adult
• Geriatrics^*

*Optional Advanced Practice Palliative Care Nurse Certificate Program

 

Certification

Upon completion of the study options, graduates may be eligible to seek certification from a variety of national voluntary programs, e.g. the American Nurses' Credentialing Center (ANCC). For nurses who already have a master’s degree in nursing, study for postmaster’s certification is available.