{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"Inaugural class of UC\u2019s nursing program receive master\u2019s degrees &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"AY2PKXctyG\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/inaugural-class-of-ucs-nursing-program-receive-masters-degrees\/\">Inaugural class of UC\u2019s nursing  program receive master\u2019s degrees<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/inaugural-class-of-ucs-nursing-program-receive-masters-degrees\/embed\/#?secret=AY2PKXctyG\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Inaugural class of UC\u2019s nursing  program receive master\u2019s degrees&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"AY2PKXctyG\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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Fourteen students received their master\u2019s degrees from Cumberlands on December 20. Their next step is to sit for national certification in family practice and become licensed as an APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) through the State Board of Nursing. The graduates have the option to walk at Cumberlands\u2019 commencement ceremony this May. \u201cWe are extremely proud of our graduates,\u201d said Cailen Baker, Director of the Nursing Program. \u201cThey have all worked hard to complete their classwork, develop advanced practice nursing skills and become stronger leaders in the nursing field. It\u2019s exciting to see our first cohort graduate!\u201d The MSN \u2013 FNP program received official accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education earlier in 2018. Cumberlands\u2019 two-year, online program allows registered nurses (RNs) to further their education and become prepared for independent practice as nurse practitioners (NPs). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs earn approximately $40,000 more per year than RNs, and there is an expected 31 percent growth for NPs between now and 2026. Nurse practitioners are granted more autonomy in their job than RNs and may order tests, write prescriptions and develop treatment plans, among other duties. Curriculum for the MSN \u2013 FNP program seeks to engage students in nursing theory, from humanities to healthcare delivery and systems. Cumberlands already offers an RN to BSN program, the MSN \u2013 FNP curriculum and a certified Nurse Aid course. The University also recently received a donation from Terry and Marion Forcht to establish a School of Nursing on campus, which will allow for possible additions to the University\u2019s healthcare degree offerings in the future. \u201cThe goal of all our nursing programs is to provide accessible and innovative education that equips students to be ethical leaders in healthcare education, research and practice,\u201d said Christopher Leskiw, Vice President of Academic Affairs. \u201cQuality healthcare is a necessity everywhere. University of the Cumberlands wants to help shape the healthcare environment in an enduring, positive way, so we have taken strides to provide more opportunities for students to pursue degrees \u2013 and careers \u2013 in the healthcare field.\u201d"}