Earn a graduate degree to become an educator, administrator or practitioner
Alvernia University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program provides a graduate degree in nursing that prepares professional nurses for advanced roles in educational, administrative or primary health care positions.
Each track prepares students to function with confidence in rapidly changing health care and education settings. Alvernia’s MSN program — now housed in the John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing — emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, cultural competence and ethical values-based leadership. Accomplished and supportive faculty help nurses achieve their career goals with a personalized approach and support all along the way.
The nursing education track teaches the professional nurse how to instruct pre-licensure students in didactic and clinical settings, and teach new and experienced RNs in staff development positions. Simulation laboratories and experience with technology integration prepare professional nurses for cutting-edge, evidenced-based teaching-learning strategies.
The nursing leadership and healthcare administration track prepares students to practice as a nurse manager or executive in the healthcare system. Students learn to understand the delivery of healthcare from a regional, national and global perspective; key concepts of business management, budgeting processes, management of human resource tools and strategies to manage quality initiatives; and how to develop and implement a strategic plan to attain performance excellence.
The adult-gerontology nurse practitioner track prepares nurses at an advanced level of practice. Students gain knowledge and skills in primary care services for delivery of holistic preventive care and management of acute and chronic illnesses for people in outpatient settings. Graduates are prepared to take an advanced practice certification exam and are eligible for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse with prescribing privileges.