Nursing (MSN)

SNHU's Master of Science in Nursing five specialty tracks provide students with real-world learning experiences to help them in their future roles as advanced practice nurses. All tracks share five common core courses that set a foundation for future advanced practice nurses to lead change in complex healthcare delivery systems, translate scholarship and evidence to improve care outcomes, provide high quality, culturally sensitive, safe, cost-effective, person-centered care, impact public policy to ensure healthcare access and equity, utilize innovation and information and communication technologies to advance the practice of nursing, advocate for the underserved, generate new knowledge to improve and transform health care, and demonstrate professionalism and build interprofessional partnerships to address the needs of individuals and populations. MSN.FNP Family Nurse Practitioner Track Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science in Nursing program, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN.FNP) track is based on professional nursing standards and guidelines. The MSN program promotes advanced practice knowledge across the lifespan and is grounded in evidence-based practice, interprofessional leadership, and global health awareness. In this FNP track, students will develop the skills to assess, diagnose, create treatment plans, and manage the health of individuals across the lifespan with a variety of health needs in alignment with the role of an FNP. The track fosters advocacy for vulnerable patients and populations to ensure health equity for all persons. Upon successful completion of the Family Nurse Practitioner track, graduates will have met the educational requirements to sit for a Family Nurse Practitioner national certification examination. Graduates of the track will be able to employ various clinical technological tools and applications, collaborate with a diverse group of healthcare professionals, and provide primary care services to individuals, families and populations across the lifespan, consistent with independent practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). In addition to the online coursework, students in the FNP track will be required to complete 750 clinical practicum hours in a variety of settings and participate in an in-person immersion experience to demonstrate their skills. MSN.HQS Healthcare Quality and Safety Track Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science in Nursing program, Healthcare Quality and Safety (MSN.HQS) track, is based on professional nursing standards and guidelines. The MSN program promotes advanced nursing knowledge across the four spheres of care, and is grounded in evidence-based practice, interprofessional leadership, and global health awareness. In this Healthcare Quality and Safety track, students will develop the skills to design, implement, and evaluate healthcare quality improvement initiatives guided by critical thinking, data-driven decision making, and evidence-based-practices. The track focuses on developing leaders in healthcare quality and safety capable of advocating for and leading policy change to improve healthcare outcomes and promote a continual state of readiness. Graduates of the Healthcare Quality and Safety track will apply best practices to evaluate system efficiencies, promote a culture of safety, and determine the necessary resources for healthcare quality improvements. In addition to the online coursework, students in the Healthcare Quality and Safety track will be required to complete 135 supervised, clinical practicum hours in a healthcare setting, providing an opportunity to apply theory to practice. MSN.NEL Nurse Executive Leadership Track Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Executive Leadership (MSN.NEL) track is based on professional nursing standards and guidelines. The MSN program promotes advanced nursing knowledge across the four spheres of care and is grounded in evidence-based practice, interprofessional leadership, and global health awareness. In this Nurse Executive Leadership track, students will develop advanced leadership and business skills necessary for championing healthcare processes that support regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, quality improvement and improved outcomes. The track focuses on developing interprofessional nursing leaders capable of capitalizing on new technology and markets and navigating teams through today's complex healthcare environment. In addition to the online coursework, students in the Nurse Executive Leadership track will be required to complete 135 supervised, clinical practicum hours in a healthcare setting, providing an opportunity to apply theory to practice. MSN.NSE Nursing Education Track Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education (MSN.NSE) track is based on professional nursing standards and guidelines. The MSN program promotes advanced nursing knowledge across the four spheres of care, and is grounded in evidence-based practice, interprofessional leadership, and global health awareness. The Nursing Education track focuses on developing innovative nursing educators capable of leading and teaching the next generation of nursing professionals. In this track, students will explore teaching and learning strategies, the curriculum development process, and accreditation and regulatory standards to design and deliver high-quality nursing education. Graduates of the Nursing Education track will utilize best practices to create innovative learning experiences that integrate new technology and model professional practice. In addition to the online coursework students in the Nursing Education track will be required to complete 135 supervised, clinical practicum hours, divided between an academic and advanced nursing practice setting, providing an opportunity to apply theory to practice. MSN.PHC Population Healthcare Track Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science in Nursing program, Population Healthcare (MSN.PHC) track is based on professional nursing standards and guidelines. The MSN program promotes advanced nursing knowledge across the four spheres of care and is grounded in evidence-based practice, interprofessional leadership, and global health awareness. In this Population Healthcare track, students will develop the skills to compassionately lead, coordinate and manage healthcare across populations. This track focuses on the establishment of effective interprofessional partnerships, data-driven decision making, and examines accessibility, epidemiology, socio-economic, cultural, political and environmental factors that impact the health outcomes of groups of people. Graduates of the Population Healthcare track will lead teams to secure resources and create conditions that promote health, prevent disease events, and improve population outcomes. In addition to the online coursework students in the Population Healthcare track will be required to complete 135 supervised, clinical practicum hours in a healthcare setting, providing an opportunity to apply theory to practice.