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"description": "<p>The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs build upon the student's baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience. The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).</p><p>The College of Nursing also offers admission to its master's degree programs in nursing to Registered Nurses who have completed an AS in Nursing or diploma nursing program and have bachelor's degrees in fields other than nursing. These students will need to take 9 credits of undergraduate upper-division course work as the prerequisite for graduate study in nursing. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:gradnurse@ucf.edu\">gradnurse@ucf.edu</a> for more information.</p><p>The goal of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, and nursing leaders and managers to assume leadership positions in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates of these programs are eligible to sit for national certification examinations in their respective specialties.</p><p><strong>Program Objectives</strong></p><p>The programs prepare students to:</p><ul> <li> <ul> <li><strong>Translate evidence from nursing science and other disciplines into professional nursing practice to improve outcomes.</strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Utilize clinical judgement to design initiatives that improve health, healthcare quality, and safety.</strong></li> <li><strong>Engage in collaborative interprofessional partnerships that optimize care coordination and delivery across professional practice settings.</strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Evaluate data from technologies to improve outcomes.</strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Develop a professional identity that reflects nursing values and ethics.</strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Promote advocacy for the profession and all patients.</strong></li> </ul> </li> </ul><p><strong>Please Note:</strong> The <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/nursing-m-s-n/\" target=\"_blank\">Nursing MSN</a> may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.</p><p>International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit <a href=\"http://global.ucf.edu/\">UCF Global</a>. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.</p>",
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