Master of Nursing

The Master of Nursing curriculum provides nurses with in-depth knowledge and skills related to leading in a healthcare environment of constant change that includes learning theory, teaching methods, curriculum development, and evaluation. Practicum experiences as well as scholarly inquiry are individualized and could focus on healthcare or nursing education.

Graduates are leaders in health care systems, governmental agencies or community organizations as well as nurse educators in schools of nursing, continuing education programs, staff development, clinical education or patient education.

Program goals:

• Evaluate the adequacy of underlying knowledge from nursing science, related fields, and professional foundations as it informs nursing practice.
• Competently assess, manage health-related issues with a defined population or care system, and evaluate the effectiveness of these nursing practices.
• Utilize knowledge and skills in professional practice among diverse and multi-cultural populations.
• Demonstrate competence in development of inquiry relevant to practice, education, or administration.
• Develop and utilize leadership strategies that foster improvement of health care.
• Articulate ethical issues and responsibilities involved in nursing practice.
• Demonstrate critical interrogation of positionality, recognition of implicit biases, as well as knowledge and application of anti-racism principles to promote health equity.

Examples of Master of Nursing employment post-graduation:

• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Manager
• Associate Director
• Clinical Director
• Full-time faculty member
• Nursing Staff Development
• Associate Deans, Deans, and Faculty at community colleges
• Director of Health Services
• Director of Nursing Practice
• Deputy Director
• Clinical Director of Nursing
• Chief Nursing Officer

Types of MN Advising

During the MN Program, you will have two advisors to support your academic and professional pursuits.

Academic Advisor

The academic advisor is a SNHCL staff person, and they are your go-to person if you have any questions. They will:

• Oversee your program plan, schedule, registration, and degree requirements
• Track your academic progress throughout the program
• Assist you if you need to take a leave of absence or make any changes to your program plan

Johnica Hopkins is the MN academic advisor. You can contact her at johnicah@uw.edu or schedule an appointment at this link.

Faculty Advisor

Your faculty advisor is a SNHCL faculty member who is there to guide your educational and professional journey throughout the program. Your faculty advisor:

• Develops a mentoring relationship with you
• Helps you explore your strengths and professional interests
• Works with you to develop a plan for academic success and may direct you to resources as needed
• May advise you on your advanced practicum experience or your scholarly inquiry to support your professional goals;
• Recommends you for graduation

You will meet your faculty advisor at the required MN Orientation on the first day of classes, and then you and your faculty advisor will check-in regularly as needed.