The MSN employers respect.
The MSN in Hospice and Palliative Care provides graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver advanced nursing care for end-of-life and chronic care patients and their caregivers.
Quick Facts:
- All coursework is completed entirely online
- Out of state students welcome
- Students can earn their degree in less than two years
- New cohorts start each fall semester
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the MSN in Hospice & Palliative Care, graduates will be prepared to:
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Apply ethical analysis and clinical reasoning to assess, intervene, and evaluate advanced nursing care delivery
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Understand how to influence health care policy for the purpose of advocating for clients and community
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Use quality processes and improvement science to evaluate care and ensure patient safety for individuals and communities
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Determine appropriate application of interventions across all populations affected by end-of-life and chronic care
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Incorporate global nursing knowledge, attitudes, and skills in planning and evaluating hospice and palliative care practice
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Develop leadership skills and integrate scholarship into nursing practice
Hear From Our Students
Amanda DiBenedetto
During my practicum hours, I realized that there is a huge need for palliative outpatient care. My hope is to expand the palliative care program at Avon Cancer Center in my new role as Clinical Nurse Leader once I graduate! I am looking forward to learning how I can achieve these goals through my capstone.
Ashley G.
This program taught me the skills to provide evidence-based, compassionate end of life care. As an ICU nurse, I was able to use many of the skills this program taught me during the COVID-19 pandemic. I felt comfortable advocating for my patient's dignity, end-of-life wishes, and providing symptom management - skills that many of my colleagues lacked. I am a more well-rounded and compassionate nurse because of this program, for which I'll always be thankful. Looking ahead, I'll be using my MSN to teach clinicals to LPN students.
Linda Spinetti
I believe nursing changes continuously and it is important to remain current. This MSN gave me hope that I could be a stronger voice for hospice and palliative care. This degree as a way for me to continue to work in the specialty I adore. I am motivated to educate the community and to improve care and quality of life.
Robin Viklund
This program has inspired me to continue as a leader in hospice and palliative care advocacy and education. I recently I resigned my job as an administrative nurse and started a new position with a hospital palliative care program where I will be helping to develop the home-based palliative care program. I am so excited to be contributing to the advancement of palliative care and hospice.
