Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Programme By University of Central Florida |TopUniversities

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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# 151-225QS Subject Rankings

Main Subject Area

NursingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

Masters

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). The College of Nursing also offers admission to its master degree programs in nursing to Registered Nurses who have bachelor degrees in fields other than nursing. These students will need to take 9 credits of undergraduate upper division course work as prerequisite for graduate study in nursing. The goal of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, and nursing leaders and managers to assume leadership positions in a variety of health care settings. Graduates of these programs are eligible to sit for national certification examinations in their respective specialties. This program is focused on Leadership and Management. The Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track prepares nurses for advanced practice in acute care. The AGACNP cares for adult/gerontology patients with medically-complex, stable and unstable acute, critical, and chronic illnesses across care settings ranging from hospitals to sub-acute, ambulatory care, clinic, and home care environments. The AGACNP provides a spectrum of care from disease prevention to acute and critical care management. The curriculum provides a strong scientific foundation for practicing in the current health care environment, teaches flexibility, and focuses on evidence-based practice and leadership. Program Objectives The programs prepare students to: Analyze social, economic, ethical, cultural, legal, and political issues influencing nursing practice and health care in a global context. Collaborate with leaders in nursing and other disciplines to improve the quality of professional nursing practice and the health care system. Develop and implement leadership, management, and teaching strategies for the improvement of health and health care. Develop practice models of evidence-based nursing practice incorporating nursing research. Influence health and public policy to improve health of communities. Participate in lifelong learning activities. Participate in research and disseminate research findings through presentation and publication. Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and nursing theories to support advanced nursing practice. Plan, evaluate and implement the delivery of health care using critical thinking skills. Practice in an advanced nursing role. BSN degree must be from a regionally accredited institution

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

Masters

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). The College of Nursing also offers admission to its master degree programs in nursing to Registered Nurses who have bachelor degrees in fields other than nursing. These students will need to take 9 credits of undergraduate upper division course work as prerequisite for graduate study in nursing. The goal of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, and nursing leaders and managers to assume leadership positions in a variety of health care settings. Graduates of these programs are eligible to sit for national certification examinations in their respective specialties. This program is focused on Leadership and Management. The Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track prepares nurses for advanced practice in acute care. The AGACNP cares for adult/gerontology patients with medically-complex, stable and unstable acute, critical, and chronic illnesses across care settings ranging from hospitals to sub-acute, ambulatory care, clinic, and home care environments. The AGACNP provides a spectrum of care from disease prevention to acute and critical care management. The curriculum provides a strong scientific foundation for practicing in the current health care environment, teaches flexibility, and focuses on evidence-based practice and leadership. Program Objectives The programs prepare students to: Analyze social, economic, ethical, cultural, legal, and political issues influencing nursing practice and health care in a global context. Collaborate with leaders in nursing and other disciplines to improve the quality of professional nursing practice and the health care system. Develop and implement leadership, management, and teaching strategies for the improvement of health and health care. Develop practice models of evidence-based nursing practice incorporating nursing research. Influence health and public policy to improve health of communities. Participate in lifelong learning activities. Participate in research and disseminate research findings through presentation and publication. Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences, humanities, and nursing theories to support advanced nursing practice. Plan, evaluate and implement the delivery of health care using critical thinking skills. Practice in an advanced nursing role. BSN degree must be from a regionally accredited institution

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Students must have a Bachelor (Honours) consisting of four or more years of full-time study, or a Bachelor degree following a National Certificate or National Diploma. International students also have the following other English language requirements: a minimum 220 on TOEFL (computer-based).

Jan-2000

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