Master of Science and Nursing

1. Heather Knott Deidra Jenkins Rebecca Hewitt Kimberly Nollan Rebecca Felty Ashley Rickner Master of Science and Nursing

2. Pathways of the M.S.N • Generic degree in Nursing Education • Specialized degree as a Nurse Practitioner Both of these pathways are administratively housed in the Graduate College of a University.

3. Nurse Educator • Prepares the graduate to accept a faculty position within a program of nursing • Prepares a nursing educator position in a clinical setting

4. The Roles of the Nurse Educator • Employ a variety of educational philosophies and technologies. • Develop and implement teaching-learning plans and nursing curriculum. • Integrate scholarly process in nursing education practice. • Supervise basic nursing students in clinical practice areas.

5. Examples of Curriculum • Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing • Health and Public Policy • Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education • Develop Nursing Education Curriculum • Nursing Education Practicum 1 and 2

6. Nurse Practitioner • A registered nurse • Has advanced academic and clinical experience • Can diagnosis and manage common chronic illness Offered through accredited universities

7. Admission Criteria for M.S.N. School • BSN degree with an upper division GPA of 3.0 or higher from accredited university. • Eligible for licensure to practice as a RN in your state. • Complete Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with a minimum score of 500 or above on verbal and quantitative sections. • Recommend completing extensive clinical experience before applying.

8. Examples of NP Curriculum • Theory and Research for Nursing • Primary Care for adults • Family Nurse Practitioner I and II • Ethical Perspectives in Nursing • Practicum

9. New Programs to Respond to the NSG Shortage • Entry level master programs for non-nurses • Shorter fast-track programs • Expanding virtual/internet programs

10. Significant Need for APRN’s • Rural areas need NP’s • Federal and local legislation created to provide funding for more programs • Education will focus more on business management skills and computer technology because of the need for Nurse Managers

11. Doctorate Programs • Need more PhD level nurses for teaching and research • There is a need for more research because of alternative medical procedures and genetics

12. Master Level Salaries Salaries vary by: • Region of the Country • Amount of nursing experience • Type of facility employed by

13. 40% of MSN’s prepared earn more than $50,000/yr in comparison to 10% of Associate prepared and 16% of BSN prepared in 2000

14. Salary Ranges for MSN

15. Future Employment Needs • More job openings in rural areas for NP • Increase in management positions and teaching positions

16. FYI Male NPs earned a full $7,241.00 more a year than their female counterparts in 2001.

17. Bibliography • http: //www.alliedhealthservices.com/nurse-salaries.html • http://www.buffalo.edu.com/academics/masters.html • http://www.nln.org/nlnjournal/infortrends.html • http://www.nursenet.com/col1.htm • http://www.nursingschools.com/interviews/osinski.htm • http://www.nursingworld.org/gova/federal/legis/testimon/grad nrse.htm • http://www.nurseweek.com/news/features/03- 02/entrymasters_2.asp • http://www.oppsmag.com/article23.htm • http://www.ptd.neu.edu/pth1420/hlthcareprofs.htm