The Call to Care: CCU's Master of Science in Nursing
When nursing school begins, most students aren't aware that graduation only represents the beginning of their career in nursing. After years of taking care of patients, nurses understand that learning is part of the job, and the role of education is just going to grow as healthcare continues to change.
What you will learn in CCU's Master of Science in Nursing program
The Evolution of Healthcare
Healthcare is an ever-changing field in just about every aspect. The medical elements represent the epicenter of new treatments, procedures, and medications. Meanwhile, the administrative side of healthcare is constantly in flux with new protocols, software, charting methods, and more.
Nurses are often caught in the crosshairs of medicine and administration, and that means they are required to master both fields and stay on top of the infinite healthcare evolution.
The Demand for Master's Level Nurses
As the availability of Primary Care Physicians continues to shrink, the demand for Master's level nurses is at an all-time high. Nurses who are able to provide a higher level of care to patients are an indispensable resource to the American healthcare system.
For those who want to take a greater role in the implementation of the ever-changing nature of the medical field, Colorado Christian University and the College of Adult and Graduate Studies now offer a Masters of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nursing Education. Nurses who have already completed a BSN are encouraged to apply for this full-time, two-year program.
Nursing from a Christian Worldview
Nurse educators are able to provide guidance to nursing staff and patients in a number of capacities that make them an indispensable resource. By studying at Colorado Christian University, students have the option of a flexible, online delivery method that emphasizes a Christ-driven curriculum.
Nursing education at CCU differs from many other programs by integrating the fundamentals of the nursing program into a course framework that grows by intertwining faith and learning. The emphasis of the program relies on Christian nursing theory, moral leadership, and spiritual care.
Leadership Opportunities
A Masters Degree in Nursing with an emphasis on nurse education provides an opportunity for nurses to take a role in leadership within the nursing community as well as in administrative settings. Graduates open themselves up to opportunities from a varied arsenal of healthcare agencies and organizations.
Nurse educators can find employment with colleges and universities, hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, public health organizations, charities and more. The nurse educator is a valued part of the healthcare community, and the need for nurses with advanced education will continue to grow.
Your Future at CCU
Our Masters of Science in Nursing program spans 39 credit hours that integrate teaching and learning principles, curriculum design, student assessment, and program evaluation. Nurse educators have diverse skill sets that build upon the foundations of medical training and administrative implementation, but CCU graduates can go forth with the Christ-centered foundation that reinforces compassion and morality in nursing.
Colorado Christian University does not guarantee any job placement as a result of earning this or any other degrees offered by the university.