The MS program is a part-time, online degree open to registered nurses with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program nationally accredited by CCNE or NLNAC. The MS program has two concentrations: 1) Nurse Educator (NE) and 2) Nurse Leader (NL).
Expected Student Learning Outcomes
M.S. Graduate are prepared to ensure better care, better health, and lower costs through their knowledge, skills, and abilities to:
- Lead change for quality care outcomes; implement safe, quality care to diverse patients in a variety of settings and roles;
- Apply teaching/learning principles to the design, implementation, and evaluation of growth in individuals or groups in a variety of settings;
- Build and lead interprofessional care teams;
- Design innovative nursing practices;
- Translate evidence into practice;
- Promote a healthy work environment for sustainability of the work force.
Admission
Complete application materials for the MS Program must be received by the University of Wyoming no later than May 1 to be considered for fall admission. (The entire MS application process is completed online.) The applicant is responsible to make certain that UW is in receipt of all application materials/fees.
Criteria for admission as well as application instructions can be found on the nursing website: www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, MS, Admission Criteria/Application).
All new admits are required to come to campus for a fall orientation. This expectation is applicable for both MS concentrations.
Curriculum
Curricula for MS concentrations are available on the nursing website: www.uwyo.edu/nursing (click on Nursing Programs, MS). All MS students, regardless of concentration will take a set of core courses. In addition to the core courses, a group of specialty courses are required for each MS concentration.
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