Education is ongoing in the development of the nursing profession.  The development of the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of an individual stems from education.  Education in nursing must be value focused and provide guidance for future practice (St. Peter's College 2011).

        The Graduate Degree in Nursing helps students to acquire the theoretical foundation to acquire the depth of knowledge needed in the expert practice in nursing. Graduate education builds on the knowledge and skills acquired at the baccalaureate level and prepares on for nursing practice in a specialty and for advanced practice nursing (St. Peter's College, 2011).

     This type of knowledge is imperative for the nurse to have to be able to continue to improve the nursing profession. The knowledge about the past nurses and their accomplishment is important for the nurse to have.  This is needed for them to continue to build and make improvements in the nursing profession (St. Peter's College, 2011).

     The field of nursing is wide open for advancement opportunities.  The Graduate Degree nurse has every opportunity to create new advancements in the nursing field.   The professional nurse is committed to standards of the profession and practice in a variety of settings. The outcome of education provides the nursing profession with individuals that are secure in his/her own identity, have mature values, and a sense of responsibility (St. Peter's College, 2011).

    The core of learning is change and the field of nursing is forever changing.  Learning provides the opportunity to test ideas, analyze mistakes, take risks and foster creativity.  Master prepared nurses plan, direct, design, and evaluate the delivery of health care (St. Peter's College, 2011).