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SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH
STUDIES - GRADUATE
Department Code: NUR
www.miami.edu/nursing
The curriculum and progression policies are presently under revision. Please consult your 2007-08 Student Handbook for the applicable curriculum and progression policies.
The School of Nursing and Health Studies offers two degrees:
the Master of Science in Nursing and the Doctor of Philosophy
with a major in Nursing. Admission to graduate programs in
the School is subject to the rules, regulations, and procedures
as set out in the Graduate Bulletin of the University of Miami.
It is the responsibility of each student to understand these
requirements and to be sure that they are met.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
The Master of Science in Nursing degree focuses upon selected
areas of advanced practice nursing consisting of 36 to 42
semester hours credits. The degree requirements may be completed
in three to seven semesters of full-time study depending on
the specialty. Part-time study is also available. A minimum
grade of B must be attained in all clinical courses and a
minimum cumulative grade point of average of B must be maintained
for graduation. Further information about each program can
be obtained from the Office of Student Services, School of
Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, P.O. Box
248153, Coral Gables, FL 33124-3850; ph (305) 284-3666.
The MSN Program is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE), One DuPont Circle NW, Suite 530,
Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791. The Nurse Midwifery
Program is accredited by the American College of Nurse Midwives
Division of Accreditation, 8430 Colesville Road, Suite 1550,
Silver Spring, MD 20910, (204) 485-1845, and the Nurse Anesthesia
Specialty is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of
Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA), 222 South Prospect
Avenue, Park Ridge, Illinois, 60068-4001, (847) 692-7050 (ext.
1154).
MAJORS: ACUTE CARE NURSING, PRIMARY
CARE NURSING, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
The curriculum leading to the Master of Science in Nursing
degree prepares students for advanced practice nursing in
Acute Care, Primary Care, or Community Health Nursing. Within
the Acute Care Nursing Major, the specialty areas offered
are Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse
Specialist and Nurse Anesthesia. Within the Primary Care Nursing
Major, the specialty areas offered are Adult Nurse Practitioner,
Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery, Psychiatric Mental
Health Nursing and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Within the Community Health Nursing Major, the specialty areas
are Population-Based Nursing and Disease Management Nursing.
ADMISSION
All of those wishing to take courses for graduate credit,
whether or not they wish to become candidates for the Master
of Science in Nursing degree (M.S.N.), must complete application
for admission well in advance of registration. Professional
nurses holding a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in
nursing are eligible to apply for admission to the Master
of Science program. Admission to the masters program requires:
- The completed application form.
- Official transcripts of all previous coursework, both
undergraduate and graduate (with undergraduate G.P.A. of
3.0 on a 4.0 scale).
- A satisfactory score on the quantitative and verbal portions
of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test.
- A satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) by those international applicants whose
native language is not English.
- Three written references from persons qualified to comment
upon the applicants’ academic abilities and probable
success in graduate study; references will be acceptable
from a major professor, supervisor/employer, and other professional
persons, preferably professional nursing personnel.
- A current Florida license is required for clinical courses.
- A statement of professional goals and objectives for
graduate study.
- An interview with one or more faculty.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification for
the Acute Care Major.
- One year of critical care nursing experience for Nurse
Anesthesia specialty.
Successful completion of a basic statistics course is a prerequisite
to Research in Nursing (NUR 630). The requirement may be met
in the first semester of study, but cannot be counted in the
total credits required for graduation. It is recommended that
the prerequisite be met before admission to the program.
GRADUATE STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Students in the School of Nursing and Health Studies are
responsible for meeting the degree requirements. It is the
student's responsibility to understand fully, and comply with
all the provisions of the Bulletin and written changes to
their program of study. Students are provided assistance by
advisors and faculty members. Requests for deviation from
the program of study or school requirements are granted only
by written approval from the Dean. Students who are in violation
of the provisions of this Bulletin may be withdrawn unilaterally
by appropriate School officials from classes, deleted as Nursing
and Health Studies students or have a stop placed upon their
future enrollment. The school reserves the right to change
academic requirements to include course offerings to ensure
that students are receiving the latest knowledge. Changes
are transmitted by written notice in the current year of the
School of Nursing and Health Studies Graduate Handbook or
by the Dean.
GRADUATE ENTRY OPTION
Individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in
a field other than nursing and who qualify for admission as
undergraduate and/or graduate students, may apply for admission
as Graduate Entry students. Graduate Entry students are enrolled
in a 7 semester “seamless” program. The program
of study for these students will include the completion of
courses required for licensure as a registered nurse and a
graduate nursing major.
Admission requirements for Graduate Entry applicants are
the same as those for the Masters Program, plus the following:
1. Graduate Entry students must successfully complete the
following prerequisite courses, prior to admission:
Human Anatomy and Physiology (2 semesters)
Chemistry
Microbiology
Introductory Psychology
Statistics
Nutrition
Human Growth and Development
2. A Florida nursing license is not required for admission
but must be obtained prior to progressing into the MSN portion
of the Graduate Entry Option. A summer clinical practicum
is expected before beginning the advanced practice nursing
clinical courses.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Programs of study for the M.S.N. degree are available in
all areas with these options:
THESIS OPTION
The addition of a thesis to a student’s program of
study must be approved by the faculty advisor. Six credits
will be required for thesis work. The six credits are in addition
to the total credits required for each major. The thesis represents
original work approved by a thesis committee. The committee
chair must be a member of the Graduate Faculty of the University.
A written comprehensive examination may be required.
GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Family Nurse Practitioner
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Women’s Health
Nurse Midwifery
Could do dual major with addition of NUR 634 or NUR 632 and
5cr internship.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthesia
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
new
THE PH.D. PROGRAM
The Ph.D. with a major in Nursing Science requires a minimum
of 60 credits of coursework beyond the masters degree. The
principal goal of the Ph.D. with a major in Nursing Science
is to prepare scholars and researchers who will contribute
to the growth of clinical science in nursing through recognized
methods of scholarly inquiry. Admission to the doctoral program
is competitive.
GENERAL INFORMATION
To receive the Doctor of Philosophy degree the candidate
must meet all the general requirements for the Ph.D. degree
with respect to residency, and written and oral examinations.
The 24 credits required for the dissertation are divided as
follows: 18 dissertation semester credit hours and 2-6 credit
hours required in dissertation seminar. Approval of the dissertation
prospectus is required.
Entrance Requirements
A. Admission. The regular admission procedures include:
1. The completed application form
2. The official transcripts of all college work previously
taken, including both undergraduate and graduate
3. The official report of the appropriate entrance examination,
taken within five years of the application. Applicants
must submit the scores from the Graduate Record Examination;
International applicants whose native language is not
English must also take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL).
B. Selection of students. Factors considered for admission
include:
1. Completion of the masters degree with an outstanding
record from an accredited institution
2. Adequacy of previous study in advanced clinical nursing
3. Relevant experience as evidenced in curriculum vitae
4. Recommendations
5. Written evaluations by key professors
6. Statement of professional goals and interests in doctoral
study
7. Admissions interview
8. Portfolio of scholarly work related to some aspect
of nursing for evaluation by the doctoral admissions committee
for evidence of scholarly potential
Placement Evaluation
A. Applicants enrolled in the MSN program may request admission
review by the Graduate Admissions and Academic Standing
Committee after completing 24 credit hours of graduate work.
Admission to graduate status does not imply admission to
candidacy for a degree.
B. Applicants with master’s degrees will be evaluated
by the Graduate Admissions and Academic Standing Committee
individually. Additional courses may be required and must
be satisfactorily completed before final approval of admission
is granted.
C. After admission to the Ph.D. in Nursing program, a Supervisory
Committee will assist the student in planning a course of
study.
General Course Work Requirements and Distribution
At least 24 credits in the major and cognate fields must
be taken at the University of Miami in doctoral status. Two
semesters in residence, as defined in the Bulletin, are required
for students in doctoral status. Doctoral students are expected
to participate in the research activities of the University
during residency. One-half of the total course credits must
be in work only open to graduate students. Additional graduate
credit may be required for individual programs.
Research Residency Requirements
The candidate will be required to show proficiency in the
areas listed below. The research residency requirements are
approved in consultation with the advisor and Supervisory
committee, and may include examination or course work in the
following:
- Computer Science and Application
- Statistics
- Qualitative research
- Nursing research
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The School of Nursing and Health Studies provides the following
sources of financial assistance for full time graduate students
who are not employed full time by other agencies:
1. Tuition Scholarships. These awards
vary in amount and are intended to assist the recipient
in pursuit of study and research as required by the degree.
These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
2. Graduate Stipends. These cash awards,
paid monthly, are intended as part of an educational assistance
program for Master and Doctoral degree students. The stipends
require service in the form of teaching, research assistance,
or other appropriate educational activities that may be
designated by the supervisor of the recipient.
For further information, contact: Office of Student Services,
School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami,
P.O. Box 248153, Coral Gables, FL 33124-3850, ph (305) 284-3666.
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