Master of Science [M.S] [Nursing] From Winston Salem State University

The program is designed to prepare graduates to demonstrate master?s level nursing practice in a nursing specialty area, teach in undergraduate nursing programs, and to fulfill clinical education and staff development positions in hospitals and other health care organizations. FNP graduates are prepared to provide comprehensive primary care to patients, across a broad range of health care settings, especially underserved and disadvantaged patients, and those of diverse ethnicity. Dedicated to the advancement of health and knowledge, both of these tracks are built on a strong foundation of science, health policy, health promotion, methodology and research. Graduates achieve a personal and intellectual transformation, a global perspective, and a creative approach to meeting the changing needs of the community and society.

Both MSN programs (Advanced Nurse Educator and Family Nurse Practitioner) and the two post-MSN certificate options (Advanced Nurse Educator and Family Nurse Practitioner) offer advanced practice education, qualifying those who complete program requirements to take national certification exams. FNP MSN and FNP post-master?s certificate graduates are eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification exam. ANE MSN and ANE post-master?s certificate graduates are eligible to take the National League for Nursing Certification for Nurse Educators (CNE) certification exam. The post-baccalaureate Nursing Education Certificate prepares nurses for beginning teaching roles in nursing education.