Graduate Program

The graduate program, designed for the part-time student, will lead to a Master of Science in Nursing.  It builds upon the concepts of a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and students choose their track of development:

Nurse Educator (NE)

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

The faculty and staff are well known for their ability to provide personal, individualized attention in a caring environment. Classes are generally held one night per week, with additional work done online.

The graduate program goals are:

• Prepare professional nurses to assume roles as nurse educators and as leaders in clinical practice
• Develop the nurse's ability to critically and accurately assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate the holistic health and illness of individuals, families, and communities
• Develop the nurse's ability to analyze and synthesize knowledge in the advancement of the nursing profession

 

A Post Master certificate is available for students who already have earned an MSN. Student-At-Large status is also available for graduate students. 

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New MSN Course Announced

SACN is proud to announce a new, elective course, N560 Foundations of Program and Project Planning.  N560 will be led in a seminar style format with class time focused on learning the art of program proposal and design.  Students will have the opportunity to work together to write a proposal for a nurse practitioner clinic.  They will apply these skills to develop a proposal for a project important to their place of employment or personal goals.

Contact Melissa Wrolstad,Student Affairs Specialist for the graduate program for more information.