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.