MISSION STATEMENT: The mission is to advance the art and science of nursing through innovative teaching, research, and clinical practice. To educate and train diverse groups of nursing professionals to interact with interdisciplinary teams thus promoting optimal health outcomes in individuals, families, and global communities while promoting a culture of lifelong learning.
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: The foundation for professional nursing education is embedded in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities which enhances critical thinking and reasoning, while promoting high ethical standards in providing holistic care for individuals, families, global communities, and societies. Graduate nursing education stresses that inquiry is integral to the growth of advanced practice nursing and to also promote personal, professional, and intellectual growth. The graduate of the School of Nursing & Health Sciences will be able to assimilate theory, concepts, research, and leadership to help reshape the future of nursing practice while meeting the demands of an ever- changing healthcare environment.
The goals/ student learning outcomes of the Master in Science in Nursing degree program, FNP and NE Online Tracks are to:
1. Advance the education for the baccalaureate prepared nurse to serve in leadership roles in practice settings, advanced nursing practice, nursing research, nursing education, and/or administrative roles.
2. Prepare graduates for advanced practice nursing to meet the educational and healthcare needs of diverse populations (individuals, families, groups and communities) using a collaborative approach in multiple health care settings such as primary care, hospital inpatient/outpatient, managed care organizations, and community/governmental organizations to improve health care delivery.
3. Prepare advanced practice nurses at the practice and educational levels qualified and dedicated to provide culturally sensitive and competent primary and educational health care to diverse populations across the lifespan, locally, nationally, and around the globe.
4. Use research-based/ best practices from nursing and other disciplines to advocate for policy changes that will advance patient education, increase accessibility of care, decrease cost of health care, and improve the health outcomes of individuals, families, communities, and aggregate populations.
5. Promote a systems perspective using emerging technology and data analysis to improve practice patterns, educational delivery systems, deliver high quality, cost effective, and safe care by working collaboratively with educational and healthcare experts to help transform healthcare.
*Student Learning Outcomes were developed utilizing AACN Essentials of Master's Education (2011) and The Essentials of Master's Education for Professional Nursing Practice (2011). Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Program (2024). All didactic and clinical courses are planned following the guidelines of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Nurse Practitioner Competencies (2022).
Admission Criteria
Requirements for admittance to the MSN Program - Nurse Educator Online Track, include the following:
1. Application and admission to Missouri Valley College and School of Nursing & Health Science. MVC MSN Program Nurse Educator Online Track Application.
2. Current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, and Arkansas.
3. Submission of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and on file with the MVC Admissions Office.
4. Completion of transcript review (to be on file in the Registrar’s office) with an academic plan of study completed by nursing and/or nursing-approved faculty.
5. BSN from a nationally accredited program with a minimum of B in all nursing courses/clinicals.
6. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
7. Students who have completed Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice, Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice, and Advanced Health Assessment within the last five years and obtained a B or higher may transfer these credits. Total 9 credit hours. However, these courses are also offered in the program.
8. Submission of two professional references.
9. Satisfactory criminal background check prior to the first semester of nursing coursework.
10. The School of Nursing & Health Sciences faculty will review all applicants for meeting admission criteria. Applicants not meeting criteria will be sent a letter by the Program Director/Dean/Associate Dean.