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College : Nursing Degree :MSN
Department : Nursing Option : Nonthesis
Program Websites : http://www.nursing.ucf.edu/

TRACK DESCRIPTION

Effective Fall 2010, applicants interested in specializing as Nurse Practitioners or Clinical Nurse Specialists should apply for the newly approved Postbaccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Tracks available include: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, and Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs build upon the student’s baccalaureate nursing education and professional experience. The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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CURRICULUM

Total Credit Hours Required:
47 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

An independent scholarly work is a requirement for the Master of Science in Nursing degree. The scholarly work consists of an evidence-based nursing project. The scholarly project that is required in NGR 6813 (completed in the final semester of study) is an evidence-based scholarly clinical paper. The evidence-based project should reflect the latest evidence for the students MSN track. This is a formal paper that must adhere to published guidelines in the syllabus and must be presented in a public forum.

Required Courses—47 Credit Hours

  • NGR 5800 Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credit hours)
  • NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
  • NGR 5638 Health Promotion (3 credit hours)
  • NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (2 credit hours)
  • NGR 5003L Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Clinical (1 credit hour)
  • NGR 6801 Research Methodology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credit hours)
  • NGR 6172 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
  • NGR 5891 Health Care Systems, Policy and Health Professionals (1 credit hour)
  • NGR 5883 Cultural, Legal, Ethical, and Political Issues of Advanced Practice Nursing (1 credit hour)
  • NGR 5745 Professional Obligations and Activities of Advanced Practice Nursing (1 credit hour)
  • NGR 6331 Pediatrics I for APNs (2 credit hours)
  • NGR 6331L Pediatrics I Clinical for APNs (2 credit hours)
  • NGR 6332 Pediatrics II for APNs (3 credit hours)
  • NGR 6332L Pediatrics II Clinical for APNs (3 credit hours)
  • NGR 6335 Focused Pediatrics for APNs (2 credit hours)
  • NGR 6335L Focused Pediatrics Clinical for APNs (1 credit hours)
  • Graduate Elective (3 credit hours)
  • NGR 6813 Evidenced Based Practice (Research Scholarly Work) (3 credit hours)
  • NGR 6941 Advanced Practice Practicum (7 credit hours)

College of Nursing Master’s Program Handbook

All master’s students are required to read the College of Nursing Master’s Program Handbook regarding policies for each program and for academic progression. Information about each program particularly clinical placements and forms for appeals to the Master’s APG Committee are located in the handbook.

Equipment Fee

Students in all Master of Science in Nursing Programs pay a $90 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled.

INDEPENDENT LEARNING

An independent scholarly work is a requirement for the Master of Science in Nursing degree. The scholarly work consists of an evidence-based nursing project. The scholarly project that is required in NGR 6813 (completed in the final semester of study) is an evidence-based scholarly clinical paper. The evidence-based project should reflect the latest evidence for the students MSN track. This is a formal paper that must adhere to published guidelines in the syllabus and must be presented in a public forum.

FINANCIALS

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see Funding for Graduate School, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.

Fellowships

Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student’s graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see Fellowships, which includes descriptions of UCF fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship. 


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