MSN Degree

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Our MSN Degree Program
This program, designed for the part-time student to complete within three years, will lead to a Master of Science in Nursing degree for nurse educators, clinical nurse leaders and clinical nurse specialists in adult health concepts. The faculty and staff are well known for their ability to provide personal, individualized attention in a caring environment.

For Those Who Love to Teach
The Nurse Educator track prepares nurses to teach in academic, staff development and patient teaching settings. The curriculum follows the NLN (2003) Core Competencies for Nurse Educators in preparation for the NLN-AC Nurse Educator certification exam. The courses are also offered as a Post-master Certificate for Nurse Educators.

For Those Who Desire to Lead in Clinical Practice
The new Clinical Nurse Leader track prepares a generalist who oversees the care coordination of a distinct group of patients and provides direct patient care in complex situations. The curriculum builds upon the AACN (1998) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice and the AACN (2003) Working Paper on the Role of the Clinical Nurse Leader competencies.

For Those Who Want to be Experts in Their Field
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse prepared in an adult health clinical specialty who functions as an expert clinician in their field. The curriculum follows the competencies delineated in the AACN (1996) Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing. CNS graduates will meet the academic requirements to take the CNS national certification examination by the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center (ANCC).

For more information please submit the form below. You may also call 815.395.5476 or e-mail the College's Graduate Affairs Department at msn@sacn.edu.

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