Master of Science in Nursing

• Overview
• Introductory Letter
• Program Requirements
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Applying for Admission
• Concentrations & Specializations
• Curriculum Sequence
• Program of Study/Advance to Candidacy Forms
• Graduate Handbook
• Special Instructions
• PLAN B, COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
• Thesis
• Student Services Advisor
• Financial Aid

Plan B, Comprehensive Exam

Students are able to choose between a thesis and non-thesis (Plan B) option.

There are two Plan B options offered by the School of Nursing.
Option 1 involves the development of a research proposal and option 2 is a comprehensive management project. Options 1 and 2 are open to all students.

Option 1, Research Proposal

• Plan B intent Form (.pdf, 6 kb) - submit to the Student Services Advisor.
• Honor Code Form (.pdf, 4 kb) - one copy must be submitted with the Plan B paper. Plan B papers will not be evaluated in the absence of the Honor Code form
• Plan B Overview (.pdf, 10 kb)
• Plan B Research Proposal Guidelines (.pdf, 16 kb)
• Quantitative Research Proposal Evaluation Tool (.pdf, 30 kb) - used by faculty to evaluate the Plan B research proposal
• Plan B Qualitative Research Proposal Guidelines (.pdf)
• Plan B Qualitative Research Proposal Evaluation Tool (.pdf) research proposal

Option 2, Comprehensive Evidence-Based Change Project

• Comprehensive Evidence-Based Change Project Timeline (.pdf, 9 kb)
• Comprehensive Evidence-Based Change Project Intent Form (.pdf, 30 kb) - submit to the Student Services Advisor by March 1st for a December graduation or by October 1st for a May graduation
• Institutional Sponsor Agreement (.pdf, 4 kb)
• Comprehensive Evidence-Based Change Project: Phases I - VI (.pdf, 15 kb)
 

PLEASE NOTE- Course and graduation requirements for all SDSU programs change periodically. Official requirements are always current in the PRINTED university catalogs. An online version of the catalog is available for quick reference only, however current students must always reference the PRINTED catalogs. Copies are available in the bookstore and from department staff.


last updated: 09/22/09