Program Information
The Master’s of Science, Nursing major program prepares professional leaders with specialized knowledge and skills to meet the nation’s needs in clinical practice, nursing administration, and nursing education. The aim of the program is to prepare nurses to practice at an advanced level in nursing as a nurse educator, administrator, or clinician which includes clinical nurse leader.
Program Objectives
The graduate of the Master of Science in Nursing program will:
- Demonstrate evidence based practice and lifelong learning.
- Serve South Dakota and the region in nursing administration, nurse education, or in roles as clinical nurse leaders.
- Serve leadership roles in healthcare.
- Incorporate knowledge and theories from nursing and other supportive disciplines into advanced nursing practice.
- Display competence within the legal scope of practice for the chosen specialization.
- Evaluate, conduct, and utilize research within advanced nursing practice.
- Integrate cultural learning into nursing practice to effectively tailor health care to the diverse lifeways of clients.
- Seek to decrease health disparities among populations by addressing socioeconomic, political or cultural determinants of health.
- Use leadership, administration, and teaching strategies to improve nursing practice and health care delivery.
- Assume accountability to influence health policy, improve health care delivery, address the diversity of health care needs, and advance the nursing profession.
- Contribute to the advancement of the science of nursing serving rural and underserved populations.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
The master’s degree in nursing at South Dakota State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791.
Licensure
Students must provide evidence of professional registration by submitting a copy of the most current RN license.
Certification
After completing the program of study, graduates may be eligible to complete certification through several professional organizations.
Upon completion of the M.S. in Nursing - Clinical Nursing Leadership Specialization - Clinical Nurse Leader Emphasis, students may be eligible for the following certifications:
| National Certification Eligibility |
Certifying Body |
| Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)*
*requires completion of minimum of 400 total clinical hours (300 of which must be in practice in the CNL role during a clinical immersion experience).
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Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC)
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/cnc/pdf/resources.pdf
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Upon Completion of the M.S. in Nursing - Clinical Nursing Leadership Specialization - Nurse Administrator Emphasis, students may be eligible for the following certifications:
| National Certification Eligibility |
Certifying Body |
Nurse Executive - Board Certified (NE-BS)*
*requires candidate to have held an administrative position at the nurse executive level, OR a faculty position teaching graduate students nursing administration, OR a nursing management or executive consultation position, for at least 24 months full time equivalent in the last 5 years. |
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
http://www.nursecredentialining.org/#
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| Nurse Executive - Advanced Board Certified (NEA-BC)*
*requires candidate to have held an administrative position at the nurse executive level, OR a faculty position teaching graduate students nursing administration, for at least 24 months full time equivalent in the last 5 years.
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American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
http://www.nursecredentialining.org/#
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| Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML)*
*requires 2 years of experience (minimum of 1,040 hours per year) in a nurse manager role.
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American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE)
http://www.aone.org
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| Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)*
*requires 2 years of experience in an executive nursing role.
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American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE)
http://www.aone.org
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