Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Overview                                                                 School of Nursing Fact Sheet

This online program is designed to meet the current and future needs of nurses who are prepared to plan, initiate, effect, and evaluate change in the health care delivery system, insure quality patient/consumer care, and enhance the profession of nursing. Currently, we offer three areas of specialization:

Family Nurse Practitioner

Forensic Nursing

Nursing Education

The Synergy Model

A cutting edge conceptual framework

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Synergy Model for patient care strengthens the competencies nurses need to provide sage passage for patients and their families through the health care environment. the Duquesne University School of Nursing is one of the first to integrate this conceptual framework into undergraduate and graduate course work.

MSN Program Outcomes

The advanced practice nurse will synchronize the nurse competencies with patient characteristics in facilitating health care delivery as follows:

1. Demonstrates clinical judgment within the context of the advanced practice role.

2. Assumes a leadership role in creating a compassionate and caring environment to promote comfort and prevent suffering.

3. Advocates collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to the design of comprehensive care to individuals/families, communities, and populations.

4. Integrates theory, clinical inquiry, and evidence-based nursing practice into the advanced practice role.

5. Participates in the design, implementation, and evaluation of health care systems to foster safe passage and excellence in health care delivery.

6. Creates a culturally competent practice environment to enhance health care outcomes.

7. Champions ethical decision making in all aspects of practice with self, patient/family, community, and health care delivery systems.

8. Commits to life long learning for self and consumers.