The goal of the program is to educate enrolled nurses for an advanced practice role as a primary health care nurse practitioner (NP). The graduates of this program are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care as nurse practitioners in various primary health care settings.

The program provides rigorous academic preparation based on theory, research, and practice to address health-related phenomena experienced by individuals, families, groups and communities.

本专业目标是帮助初级卫生保健硕士进阶为高级护士。毕业生有机会在诸多初级卫生保健机构内担任领导职责，帮助提升护士从业者的护理质量。

个人、家庭、团体和群体面临许多健康问题，该专业对此提供严格的理论、研究、操作准备。