MN: Overview

The Master of Nursing program prepares RNs for advanced clincal practice in acute, long-term care, ambulatory, and community settings. We offer the following study options:

• Communities, Populations and Health
• Leadership in Health Care
• Nurse Educator
• Independent Option

The curriculum has a strong emphasis on mentoring, both in terms of fieldwork placements and with the faculty. The core coursework for all curriculum options includes research, health systems, health policy, leadership, diversity, and social issues related to health.

All students pursue scholarly inquiry by completing a project or thesis. In addition, students take 3-4 courses in their curriculum option and may choose from courses in the other curriculum options to fulfill the requirement of six credits of related coursework. Two quarters of fieldwork provide students with an opportunity to participate in advanced practice roles in a setting that assists them to meet their career goals.

The program is designed for both part-time and full-time students. The length of time required to complete the program varies between five quarters (full-time) and seven to eight quarters (part-time). While it is possible to enroll during any quarter, beginning in the Autumn Quarter is best for course sequencing and learning.

Philosophy of Nursing Education

The Master of Nursing degree program is consistent with the UW School of Nursing's Philosophy and Conceptual Frameworks of Graduate Education and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's "Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing."

Please read the following documents in order to gain a complete understanding of the program:

• Philosophy of Graduate Education
• Conceptual framework for Graduate Education

Why Seek a Master's Degree in Nursing at UW Tacoma?

• Enhance clinical expertise
• Improve your career mobility
• Cultivate sophistication in your own advanced practice
• Gain skills to proactively improve the health care system and the health of the community

Advantages of Studying Nursing at UW Tacoma

• Small class size
• Direct contact, mentoring and advising with faculty in and out of class
• Flexible full or part-time study for working students
• Distance learning opportunities
• Practical, real-world field placements that help open new doors in your career Web-based learning

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