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Degree Programs: MN Program Description
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MN Students
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The Master of Nursing program provides the opportunity for advanced
study in selected areas of nursing science, professional foundations,
related sciences, and modes of systematic inquiry related to
advanced and specialized professional nursing practice. Students
choose to pursue systematic inquiry by completing a thesis or
by selecting the non-thesis option. The non-thesis option involves
completion of a scholarly project and/or coursework that addresses
scholarly inquiry.
Consistent with the philosophy and overall framework of
the Graduate Programs, the following objectives are shared
by all students in the Master of Nursing program.
The objectives of the Master of Nursing Program (Approved
by Graduate Faculty, May 1997) are to prepare graduates who
are able to :
- Evaluate the adequacy of underlying knowledge from nursing
science, related fields and professional foundations as
it informs advanced practice.
- Competently assess, manage health-related issues with
a defined population or care system, and evaluate the effectiveness
of these advanced nursing practices.
- Utilize knowledge and skills in professional practice
among diverse and multi-cultural populations.
- Demonstrate competence in development of inquiry relevant
to practice, education, or administration.
- Develop and utilize leadership strategies that foster
improvement of health care.
Minimum school requirements:
- Nursing Science and Professional Foundations
15 credits
- Clinical Practice
6 credits
- Scholarly Inquiry
11 credits with scholarly project OR
14 credits with thesis
- Related Course Work
6 credits
Total Credits: 38 with project or 41 with thesis
The length of time required to complete the program varies between
4 and 7 quarters. The programs begin Fall Quarter. Part-time
study is available for some programs of study.
Students enrolled in the Master of Nursing program who wish
to enhance their learning through experiences of immersion in
health care and society in a culture very different from their
own may apply for a Citizens
of the World Scholar Award.
Additional MN Program Information
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