Master of Nursing - NP
Nurse Practitioner Program and Post Master's Nurse Practitioner Diploma
The purpose of the Master of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) program and the Post Master's NP Diploma is to prepare nurses at an advanced level to practice as nurse practitioners in a variety of practice settings.
Philosophy
The MN-NP program and The Post Master's NP Diploma are based on the belief that advanced practice in nursing requires graduate level preparation.
The major thrust of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) role has been to build on a foundation of graduate nursing education.
The role of the NP in advanced nursing practice is grounded in knowledge of theory and expanded practice skills in areas of advanced clinical decision-making, research, consultation/collaboration and leadership. Nurse practitioners have advanced knowledge and decision-making skills in health assessment, diagnosis and health care management of common and complex conditions.
