Online MSN Degree Objectives
Registered nurses who have earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree through Gonzaga University are able to:
- Critically examine and deliberatively incorporate theories, advanced knowledge, and current research findings from nursing and other disciplines to advance nursing practice.
- Deliberatively incorporate and model professional and Jesuit values, with an appreciation for human diversity, and ethical, spiritual, political, financial, and legal considerations into advanced nursing practice.
- Develop and articulate a personal model of advanced nursing practice.
- Critically review and synthesize evidence from a variety of sources to guide practice and advance the profession of nursing.
- Develop, direct, and/or implement individualized, humanistic and holistic plans of health care in collaboration with individuals, groups, communities, and populations.
- Influence nursing practice and the delivery of health care in diverse settings.
- Advance the profession of nursing by assuming leadership roles and responsibilities in the delivery of health care.
- Improve the delivery of nursing and health care by influencing social and health policy.