Learning Outcomes

The curriculum builds upon outcomes of the current master's curriculum to incorporate the essential elements not met in the master's program. Outcomes of the post-master's program are to prepare nursing leaders with the following competencies:

• Evaluate care delivery models and/or strategies using concepts related to community, environmental, cultural, socioeconomic and ethical dimensions of health.

• Assume leadership roles in professional teams involved in the development of clinical practice models, practice guidelines, quality improvement processes, health policy and standards of care.

• Analyze multiple sources of client outcome data through information technology and research methods for application to health care delivery, program development, practice guidelines, and problem solving processes.

• Evaluate interventions to improve health status, access patterns, and/or gaps in care of populations within a community of focus, particularly those who are rural or culturally disadvantaged.

• Design and implement evidence-based, cost-effective strategies that influence health care outcomes positively for individuals or populations.