Dean, Jean School of Nursing & Health Sciences: Diane M. Uzarski

Director, Graduate Nursing: To be named
 

Professors: Antonia Nelson, Ph.D.; Associate Professor: Pamela Preston, DNP; Adjunct Faculty: To be named.

Philosophy

Nursing is both an art and a science, and we are committed to the Benedictine values of stewardship, humility, hospitality and community in the practice of our profession. We strive to promote human flourishing through the pursuit of truth, social justice, and the provision of compassionate and equitable care delivery. We are dedicated to nursing practice based on scientific evidence and the highest standards. We foster intellectual, moral and spiritual growth while promoting the use of innovation, and an appreciation for the value of relationships and partnerships in the care of individuals, teams, populations and communities.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon program completion the Saint Anselm MSN graduate in Leadership and Innovation will be able to:

1. Apply foundational concepts of contemporary leadership to address complex challenges in the healthcare industry.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based person-centered systems of care delivery for healthcare consumers and for optimization of the workforce.
3. Establish and optimize relationships with interprofessional teams to achieve common goals and quality outcomes.
4. Be an effective voice for professional nursing practice in organizational, economic, regulatory and policy discussions.
5. Value the rich history of nursing and health care while partnering to address and improve the present challenges and advance the healthcare delivery system for the future.
6. Prioritize care provider and population well-being and health amid the increasingly dynamic and complex healthcare system.
7. Fulfill the leadership goals, performance and strategic metrics for personal and organizational success.
8. Embrace and leverage innovation to gain efficiencies in the workplace, improve services, and transform care delivery systems.
9. Utilize data, informatics and technology to advance the knowledge of the discipline, facilitate data-driven decisions, and improve safety, outcomes and experiences.

 

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the MSN in Leadership and Innovation Program the following is required:

• Current Registered Nurse license (any US state)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or Master’s entry nursing program (MEPN) degree
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstration of meeting AACN Essentials Level 1 Competencies

Master’s Degree Requirement

The program must be completed within a maximum of six years from when the first course is completed. Students must achieve the following requirements to progress in the program:

• Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 to remain in the program, and
• Earn a “B-” or above in each course.
• The program provides 300 practice hours and the certificate program 200 clinical practice hours. These may be used toward the completion of a doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) program accredited by the CCNE.
• These hours will be accrued through assignments as learning activities that allow for experiential learning. Experiences are not limited to clinical patient care settings. No preceptor is needed.