Goals
The following master's program goals are designed to convey the mission and key goals of Rutgers School of Nursing:
- Integrate knowledge of the discipline and functional areas of practice to improve health and practice outcomes of diverse populations.
- Lead change initiatives to improve practice and patient outcomes utilizing evidence and technology.
- Provide leadership in the delivery of high-quality, safe, evidence-informed, coordinated, patient-centered, culturally competent care to diverse populations.
Outcomes The School of Nursing master's graduate is prepared to:
- integrate knowledge from nursing and related arts and sciences in the design and delivery of patient-centered, population-focused care;
- apply concepts of organizational and systems leadership to facilitate coordination of interprofessional care to improve patient and organizational outcomes;
- design quality improvement and safety initiatives that enhance system efficiency and reliability and optimize health outcomes;
- apply research/best practice evidence in nursing leadership and practice to enhance care and improve outcomes of nursing;
- apply informatics and health care technologies to enhance patient care and outcomes of nursing practice;
- engage in policy development, fiscal management, and advocacy to improve health outcomes;
- use effective communication and collaborative strategies within the interprofessional team to improve health outcomes;
- incorporate culturally competent care strategies for prevention, wellness, and risk reduction for individuals and populations; and
- influence health outcomes through master's-level nursing practice that emphasizes patient-centeredness, coordination, and population-focused care.
Expectations for student learning outcomes are clearly articulated in each course and contribute to the achievement of the overall program outcomes.
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