Master of Science [M.S] [Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Emphasis] From Colorado State University

The mission of the School of Nursing is to prepare graduates for professional positions as safe, competent and caring nurses to meet the health care needs of diverse populations.

?Program Outcomes?

Eighty percent of graduates will:

• Complete the program within one and one half times the length of the program.?

• ?Express satisfaction with the program.

• Pass national certification exam the first time.

• ?Be employed in role related professional practice within to one year?

At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:?

• Integrate evidence-based practice, ethical decision making and technology into advanced nursing practice.

• ?Utilize interprofessional collaboration to provide safe, quality patient-centered care.?

• ?Lead quality improvement initiatives that affect delivery of advanced nursing practice and health care services.