MSN Competencies
MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner
Scientific Foundation
- Can critically analyze existing data and evidence for improving advanced nursing practice and patient care.
- Can integrate knowledge from the humanities and sciences in providing primary care to clients across the lifespan.
- Can use and translate current research and other forms of knowledge to improve patient care.
Leadership
- Can create interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration with multiple stakeholders (clients, communities) in providing primary care.
- Can communicate clearly and effectively both in oral and written formats.
Quality Competencies
- Can evaluate how organizational structures, care processes, financing, marketing and policy decisions impact the quality of care provided to clients across the lifespan.
- Understands the importance of life-long learning as a health care provider in primary care.
Practice Inquiry
- Trained for graduate-level investigative skills to conduct clinical investigations in the practice settings to improve patient outcomes.
Technological and Information Literacy
- Can integrate appropriate technologies such as use of appropriate applications in the management of acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
- Trained in the use of electronic medical records and the proper use of ICD-10 and CPT coding in making appropriate insurance claims.
Policy Competencies
- Advocates for ethical policies that promote access, quality and affordability of care.
Health Care Delivery
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the planning for transitions across the continuum of care.
Ethics
- Apply ethical principles in finding sound solutions pertaining to complex issues in patient care.
Independent Practice
- Functions as an independent family nurse practitioner within the scope of practice designated by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Provides a full spectrum of health care services including health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance, counseling, disease management, palliative and end-of-life care.
MSN-Nursing Administration
Communication and Relationship Building
- Develop oral and written presentation skills for a diverse audience on matters pertaining to nursing, health care, and organizational issues.
- Can apply learned principles on conflict management and resolution at the healthcare workplace.
Knowledge of the healthcare environment
- Understands that written organization clinical policies and processes and procedures are reviewed and updated in accordance with evidence-based practice.
- Understands the importance of ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CMS and state's board of nursing.
Leadership
- Can critically analyze organizational issues after review of evidence.
Business Skills
- Can articulate business models of health care organizations and fundamental concepts of economics.
- Can educate patient care team members on financial implications of patient care decisions.
- Can manage financial resources by developing business plans.