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

Overview

The School of Nursing offers a graduate curriculum leading to the Master of Science degree in Nursing. Graduates of the program will be prepared to function as clinical specialists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, community based nurses/school nurses, middle or executive-level nursing administrators and/or nurse educators. The program is designed for either full- or part-time study. All graduates of the program are prepared for beginning roles as nurse researchers and for further educational opportunities in doctoral studies.

Concentrations & Specializations There are four concentrations in the MS program and options for further specialization within the concentrations: Community Health Nursing Email Dr. Diane Hatton - Concentration Chair Specialization in Nurse-Midwifery Specialization in Nurse-Midwifery and Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Specialization in Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization in School Nursing Advanced Practice Nursing of Adults and the Elderly Email Dr. Lorraine Fitzsimmons - Concentration Chair Specialization in Acute / Critical Care Nursing Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Clinical Nurse Specialist Preparation (CNS) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Nurse Educator (NE) Nursing Education Email Dr. Jane Rapps - Interim Concentration Chair Specialization in Adult Health Specialization in Maternal-Newborn Specialization in Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems Specialization in Pediatrics Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems Email Jaynelle Stichler, DNSc, FACHE, FAAN - Concentration Chair

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: 10/03/08