Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Info Session
Master of Science in Nursing
Graduates from the MSN program at Penn Nursing are prepared to creatively combine knowledge and skills, with special attention given to clinical decision-making and management.
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Program Outcomes
- Use scientific inquiry to translate evidence into practice and promote clinical scholarship
- Perform advanced nursing skills for specialty and subspecialty nursing practice
- Lead quality improvement and manage care delivery models across settings
- Leverage strong networks to advance in professional role
These overarching outcomes for all MSN program/tracks reflect the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials.
A MSN advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) will integrate theoretical and clinical expertise to demonstrate mastery of specific population focused student learning outcomes. The student learning outcomes specific to advanced nursing education for practice specialties include:
- Formulating plans of care for population-specific diagnoses.
- Delivering educational and therapeutic interventions using advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and genetics.
While program curricula prepare students to sit for national certification within their role and population area, APRN graduates may be required to complete additional state specific requirements before being permitted to practice.
Other Student Related Outcomes
A minimum of 12 course units are required for most of our MSN programs. Depending on the program, full-time students will take between one and three full calendar years to complete their course of study. A maximum of five (5) calendar years, beginning with the initial graduate course following matriculation, is allowed for completion of the work for the MSN degree.
Abigail Shiroff
“I describe my time at Penn as drinking from a fire hydrant. With access to such a large hospital system as well as so many experts at our fingertips, plus the various clinical experiences and skills that we get to apply to diverse clinical populations, there really is no end to what you can learn.”
