2012-2013 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 25, 2024  
2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Nursing


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Program Description

The Master’s of Science, Nursing major program prepares professional leaders with specialized knowledge and skills to meet the nation’s needs in clinical practice, nursing administration, and nursing education. The aim of the program is to prepare nurses to practice at an advanced level in nursing as a nurse educator, administrator, or clinician which includes clinical nurse leader.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice prepares advanced practice nurses to transform clinical practice as expert clinicians and leaders with a special focus on rural and under-served populations.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing prepares nurse scientists to assume roles as health care researchers, faculty, and health care administrators with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention in under-served and rural populations.  The PhD program will educate nurse scientists in academic, research, practice and policy issues in urban, rural, frontier, and reservation areas.

 

 

 

 

Available Options for Graduate Degrees


Master of Science Option A (31-44 hours)
  Option B (32-43 hours)
  Option C (35-39 hours)
   
Bachelor’s to Doctor of Nursing Practice 68-80 Credit Hours
   
Post Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice 31 Credit Hours
   
Doctor of Philosophy 60 Credit Plan

 

Program Admission Requirements


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General Requirements


Graduate students must consult with their advisor prior to registration for graduate work.

Registration is completed by the Graduate Nursing Department.

See Masters Degree Requirements  and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements 

Core Requirements


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Course Offerings


 

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