The Department of Nursing offers a Master of Science (MS) with a major in Nursing emphasis Nurse Educator and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department Mission
The mission of the Department of Nursing is to prepare graduates for professional positions as safe, competent and caring nurses to meet the health care needs of diverse populations.
Program Outcomes
1. Eighty percent of graduates will:
- Complete the program within one and one half times the length of the program
- Express satisfaction with the program
- Pass national certification exam the first time
- Be employed in role related professional practice within six months to one year
2. Eighty percent of employers will express satisfaction with graduates’ job performance
The Department of Nursing offers the Master of Science with a major in Nursing emphasis Nurse Educator. Master’s-prepared nurses may complete a post graduate certificate in the nurse educator emphasis. This program prepares the nurse to practice as faculty in colleges, universities, hospital-based schools of nursing or technical schools, or as staff development educators in health care facilities. Nurse educators serve as role models and provide leadership needed to implement evidence-based practice. These leaders document the outcomes of educational programs and guide students through the learning process. The shortage of nurse educators may enhance career prospects since it affords job security and provides opportunities for nurses to maintain dual roles as educators and direct patient care providers.
Emphasis area:
MS-Nurse Educator
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed to prepare nurses for the highest level of clinical practice in the profession of nursing. This program includes over 1100 hours in clinical immersion. Graduates are prepared to create and lead new models of health care delivery for communities locally, across the nation and around the world. The DNP program is innovative, inter-/intra-professional and focuses on evidence-based health care. The program maximizes the use of hybrid delivery methods for enhanced learning and increased course accessibility. (To read more about the DNP, visit the American Association of Colleges of Nursing website: www.aacn.nche.edu.)
Emphasis areas:
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Domains and Core Competencies
- Adult, Family, Gerontological, Pediatric, and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
National league for Nursing Core Competencies of Nurse Educators
- All MS graduates can apply for National Certification Exams for their specific emphasis.
Magnus Graduate Student Instructions (Certified Background Information)
Contact CSU-Pueblo Nursing Department:
Dr. Joe Franta
(719) 549-2459
joe.franta@colostate-pueblo.edu