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Implements a consistent intellectual approach to the study of nursing and healthcare as a learned discipline.
Evaluates alternative definitions and interpretations of nursing and healthcare as the bases for research and theory development.
Incorporates a theoretic framework into research.
Demonstrates skill in research design and data management.
Demonstrates creative leadership in the professional healthcare and nursing community.
Expands the body of knowledge in the area of role specialization through research and scholarly pursuit.
Develops new dimensions of practice in selected career role that are derived from theory and research.

In addition, students are referred to the current Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education in which competencies expected of all Ed.D. graduates are identified.

Note: This Guide should be read in conjunction with the current Teachers College Catalog. The student is responsible for meeting the requirements in both documents. If an inconsistency in student interpretation exists between this Guide and the Teachers College Catalog, policies in the Teachers College Catalog prevail.

The programs have been designed based on students’ different previous experiences and potential abilities in nursing, cooperated with potential and actual demand from the job market, and students’ career planning. The content includes bachelor and master courses to increase students’ nursing and professional credibility as qualified personnel to serve the healthcare organizations and communities.

Features

Department of nursing provides the most elective course for the versatile development and career planning of the students. The program contains 12 pairs of nursing courses targeted in both general and specialty requirements to meet both students’ achievements needs and markets’ demand. The joint and internationalized programs have started in 2002 to encourage students participate in learning activities oversea. The advanced English courses have been designed and integrated into general courses and daily activities to enhance students’ English comprehension and the ability in competition internationally.

Programs

Undergraduate
Undergraduate students in the two-year and 4-year programs have to complete 72 and 140 credits respectively including general required courses (in language, sociology, mathematics and art), basic specialty, professional specialty and core requirements. The 12 professional specialty courses include the following: advanced medical-surgical nursing, long term care, pediatrics, ob-gyn, oncology, geriatrics, acute and critical care, mental health, school health, occupational health and community health courses in nursing.

Graduate School

The department of nursing offers master programs in adult health nursing, gerontology nursing, psychiatric nursing, women health, pediatrics nursing, community health nursing, and nursing informatics. The department also invited prestigious scholars from United States and Australia to provide internal nursing courses in International health policy and practice, alternative treatments, professional courses for nurse practitioners. The goals are to cultivate leaders with versatile perspectives for nursing practice in the currency of international nursing development. The teaching strategy applied the self-learning contract model to motive students’ self-learning, critical thinking and creativity. Students must complete a minimum of 40 credits for master degree.

Introduction
Key Features
• Over 30 years of expertise in delivering pre-registration nursing
• Teaching grounded in research
• Registration as an Adult Nurse
• Programme hours are divided equally between University study and clinical practice
• Gain both an academic and a professional qualification
• Opportunity to follow community health pathway at honours level
• Opportunity to gain clinical experience outside Scotland in year 3

The University has offered undergraduate degree level, pre-registration nurse education programmes for over 30 years. This course offers you the opportunity to draw on the wealth of experience and expertise that we have developed over these years, and to gain both a University degree and professional registration while doing so.

The contemporary programme of study is designed to equip you with the clinical, personal and professional skills and theoretical knowledge required to practice as a nurse in the modern word. To this end we place equal weight on classroom teaching and on teaching and learning in clinical practice.

The first year of the degree offers a basic introduction to health and nursing. On successful completion of year three of the programme, students are eligible to apply for registration as Adult Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on part 1, RN1, RNA of the professional register.

The Honours year is a particularly rewarding experience and is available in both full and part-time mode. This final year allows students to engage at an advanced level in a wide range of topics, including the management of long-term conditions, issues in public health, and perspectives on death and dying. There are also options available at this Year, for example, students may opt to follow the community health-oriented modules which lead to the exit award of BSc (Hons) Nursing (Community Health).

Core Themes
What you study
The core areas of study are around the domains of professional and ethical practice, care delivery, care management and personal and professional development. To enable you to develop skills in these areas, there is a strong collaborative input from specialised health areas at Abertay and from health professionals. This provides you with experience of multi-professional, collaborative teamwork. Subject specialists in nursing, public health, counselling, psychology, physiology, computer sciences and research all teach into the programme.

You will put the knowledge and skills gained from your studies into practice during your time on clinical placement where you will be expected to work alongside other healthcare professionals in a range of settings, including a variety of hospital settings, nursing homes and community facilities. You will gain experience of working with individuals, their families and carers.

How you learn
Our aim is to provide you with the knowledge and expertise that are required for work in the ever-changing healthcare environment. As such, we will help you to develop your critical thinking and problem solving abilities as well as your practical clinical skills.

Learning takes place in clinical practice, where you will be supported by a practice mentor and clinical staff from Abertay. You will also be taught in the University, where you will be able to take advantage of our state-of-the art library and information technology facilities, clinical skills lab as well as the knowledge and expertise of subject specialists. The University has an established national and international reputation for research in health-related areas, such as counselling and biomedically-related health sciences, which will inform your learning experience.

During the theoretical part of the programme, you will typically spend around 18 hours per week attending classes and will undertake approximately 20 hours of private study.

The practice component of the programme is made up of over 60 weeks of clinical practice, based on a 37.5-hour working week. This is divided equally over the first three years of the programme. Clinical practice will extend across the summer period. While we make every effort to find placements near to your term-time address, you may be expected to travel across Tayside, Fife, Angus and Perth and Kinross when on placement.

If you decide to choose the Community Health pathway in year four, you will be required to undertake a additional community practice period of 16 weeks.

How you are assessed
Assessment involves a variety of strategies including clinical assessment, exams, essays, case studies, examinations and class tests. These are designed to assess clinical competence and theoretical understanding as it develops across the programme.

Career Opportunities:
Graduates from this programme go on to work in a range of settings including the NHS, the private and voluntary sectors. Career opportunities for graduate nurses include clinical practice, teaching, research and management. The University also offers opportunities for students to go on to study at both masters and doctoral levels.

EDCS 400 School, Society, and the Prof. Educator Credit: 4
HCCF 360 Human Sexualities Credit: 4
HLTH 204 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Credit: 4
HLTH 345 School Health Credit: 4
NRSE 300 Transitions in Nursing Credit: 5
NRSE 305 Intro to School Nursing Credit: 4
NRSE 310 Health Appraisal Credit: 4
NRSE 325 Health Intervention in Nursing Credit: 5
NRSE 330 Family Nursing Credit: 4
NRSE 341 Nursing: Community Health Credit Hours: 5
NRSE 461A School Nurse Seminar: Early Childhood Credit: 1
NRSE 461C School Nurse Practice: Early Childhood Credit: 4
NRSE 462A School Nurse Seminar: Middle Childhood Credit: 1
NRSE 462C School Nurse Practice: Middle Childhood Credit: 4
NRSE 463A School Nurse Seminar: Late Childhood Credit: 1
NRSE 463C School Nurse Practice: Late Childhood Credit: 4
PSY 233 Psychology of Personality Credit: 4
or PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology Credit: 4
PSY 273 Child and Adolescent Psychology Credit: 4
PSY 275 Educational Psychology Credit: 4

Structure and Content This three-year programme prepares students for the professional role of a qualified nurse working with people with mental health problems. All students enter on to a common first year, the Common Foundation Programme, which must be successfully completed before moving on to the 2-year Branch Programme. This first year is 50/50 theory and practice, consisting of 22 weeks theory and 22 weeks practice (plus a study week) and aims to provide a good foundation in nursing. Students have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills to gain optimum benefit from their clinical experience which is mainly in mental health nursing, but also offers experience with adult patients with physical disorders and with those with learning disabilities, and one week in maternity care. The Branch Programme in Mental Health Nursing consists of 50/50 theory and practice, alternating throughout the semesters of the two years. The programme provides a solid preparation for practice as a Registered Nurse who is able to provide high quality care for those with mental health problems. Theoretical study throughout the programme follows six themes: Reflective and Proficient Practice, Theoretical and Professional Issues, Communication Teaching and Learning, Leadership and Management, Health and its Determinants, and Research and Evidence-Informed Practice. Clinical practice enables students to develop their knowledge and abilities in the range of areas in which mental health nurses work: acute mental health nursing, community mental health nursing, working with the elderly with mental health problems, specialist nursing contexts (including a focus on mental health promotion). The programme ends with a 18-week placement, 9 weeks in the community setting and 9 weeks in a hospital mental health unit. During this period students consolidate their mental health nursing skills and develop their abilities in management of patient care, ready for the roles they will shortly undertake as staff nurses. Professional Recognition This programme leads to qualification as a Registered Nurse recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of the United Kingdom. The name of the successful student is entered on the NMC Register, Part One (Mental Health Nursing). Duration and Mode of Attendance Three years full-time (each year of 45 weeks). While on placement this includes weekend and night work. Registered Nurses wishing to gain a second nursing qualification may apply for admission with advanced standing and complete a shortened branch Programme. The exact length of their programme will be decided individually and will be determined by their previous academic and nursing qualifications. The part-time version of the programme is currently only available to those on secondment from their employing Health and Social Care Trust. Careers And Postgraduate Opportunities Career prospects for graduates from this programme are excellent with the majority moving rapidly into permanent posts within the NHS. A growing number of posts in nursing require the level of knowledge and competence provided by undertaking a degree and graduates are now working in many innovative posts in the health service, including such activities as holding their own clinics, introducing evidence-based practice, initiating practice development activities, undertaking research and holding joint appointments between service and the University. Graduates are also qualified to apply for a range of postgraduate programmes in nursing such as the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Advanced Nursing course at this University with honours graduates able to apply directly for the MSc programme. Following relevant experience they will have access to the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing Practice, or the MSc in Primary Health Care. Honours graduates are also eligible to apply for entry to research studies, either the MPhil/PhD or the Doctor of Nursing Science programmes. Teaching and Learning Methods This is a Web-Dependent programme using a blended learning approach: that is, students must access material through the Web in order to achieve the learning outcomes of the programme but this is blended with considerable face-to-face contact. Theoretical content will be presented through high quality elearning materials, including regular testing of knowledge acquisition, presented through WebCT. In addition, there is substantial face-to-face interactive work and students will be allocated to groups with a small team of academic staff who will work with students on the vast majority of activities. While the possession of IT skills will be valuable, the pre-course induction will include an IT preparation for those who need it and continuing support is available. Clinical skills are practiced within the Nursing Skills Laboratory prior to clinical placement.

The programme will prepare you to undertake a specialist role as a practitioner in community nursing and to obtain a qualification in one of the community nursing pathways, recorded or registered on the NMC Professional Register (including Health visiting; District Nursing; General Practice Nursing; Community Mental Health; Community Learning Disability; Community Children’s Nursing; School Nursing; Occupational Health Nursing). The programme also enables you to gain an academic award up to Honours degree in Community and Public Health Nursing through achieving an appropriate level of academic attainment.
Entry Conditions
You must be a first level nurse, registered on the appropriate part of the UK NMC Professional Register, as specified for each individual pathway. You must have a minimum of 1or 2 years post-registration clinical experience as specified for each individual pathway. It is recommended that you have at least two Level 2 modules one of which is research.
Exemptions and Transferability

To obtain the Honours degree in community and public health nursing, you must undertake substantial study utilising research skills and demonstrate a high level of academic ability. You will be able to obtain credit for previous study as appropriate. You may opt to exit with a lower academic award i.e. an Advanced Diploma, provided that you meet the requirements specified for that award however this is not encouraged.
Duration and Mode of Attendance

The duration of the programme is dependent on previous qualifications at time of entry to the programme. Attendance is on a part-time basis and it is recommended that three modules are studied each academic year. The maximum time for completion is five calendar years however the specialist preparation component must be completed within two years.
Structure and Content

While on the programme you will undertake a range of modules which are relevant to your particular specialist pathway. This comprises three core modules – public health, health and social care governance, research and a further three specialist focused modules. You will also undertake a minimum of 75 days of practice to permit you to attain the required specialist competencies and enable you to make the necessary links between theory and practice.
Placement

Students undertaking a programme leading to a Specialist Community and Public Health Nursing qualification complete a minimum of 75 days of practice over a two year period and are required to achieve specified clinical competencies and attributes. Each student has a Teacher Practitioner identified who provides the support, guidance and facilitation necessary for the student to develop the competencies/attributes needed and assesses their achievement.
Professional Recognition

Upon successful completion you will be eligible to register/record a specialist award with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Careers And Postgraduate Opportunities

Career prospects from graduates from this programme are excellent with the majority moving rapidly into permanent posts with their specialist area.

EDCS 400 School, Society, and the Prof. Educator Credit: 4
HCCF 360 Human Sexualities Credit: 4
HLTH 204 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Credit: 4
HLTH 345 School Health Credit: 4
NRSE 300 Transitions in Nursing Credit: 5
NRSE 305 Intro to School Nursing Credit: 4
NRSE 310 Health Appraisal Credit: 4
NRSE 325 Health Intervention in Nursing Credit: 5
NRSE 330 Family Nursing Credit: 4
NRSE 341 Nursing: Community Health Credit Hours: 5
NRSE 461A School Nurse Seminar: Early Childhood Credit: 1
NRSE 461C School Nurse Practice: Early Childhood Credit: 4
NRSE 462A School Nurse Seminar: Middle Childhood Credit: 1
NRSE 462C School Nurse Practice: Middle Childhood Credit: 4
NRSE 463A School Nurse Seminar: Late Childhood Credit: 1
NRSE 463C School Nurse Practice: Late Childhood Credit: 4
PSY 233 Psychology of Personality Credit: 4
or PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology Credit: 4
PSY 273 Child and Adolescent Psychology Credit: 4
PSY 275 Educational Psychology Credit: 4

This Program is offered at the following campus locations:
Dawson Creek

Description:
This program prepares beginning caregivers with a professional approach to their practice, a holistic view of patient care, a process orientation to their work, and a clear understanding of their role within the health care system and within the nursing community.

Following completion of the program and an orientation to the agency, the graduate will be able to provide care in partnership with other health care professionals to selected clients of all ages chosen on the basis of acuity and complexity in the following areas: long-term care, extended care, home care, community settings, and general medicine and surgery areas in acute care.

The graduate will have the potential to provide care in specialized areas such as pediatrics and post partum maternity following additional experience, ongoing education and supervision.

Certification:
(Certificate issued by Vancouver Community College)

Degree Code: H67

Duration: 2

Faculty/School/Institute offered: SCHOOL OF NURSING SCIENCES

Introduction
The provision of quality nursing care is paramount in prevention of disease, promotion of health and management of diseases, in hospitals and communities.  In Kenya, the Nursing Profession is in need of nurses trained at higher levels to take up positions in clinical practice, research, and teaching.

The department of Nursing Science was established to train students for Diploma in Advanced Nursing in 1968.  This programme graduated several generations of candidates from Kenya and abroad.  The diploma graduates worked in the private and public sectors as Nurses, Teachers, and Nurse Managers both in Kenya and abroad.  In 1992, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Programme was started.  Several graduates have gone through the programme in the department.  These nurses continue to work in this country and abroad in both public and private hospitals, and other institutions.

In Kenya, there is no institution of higher learning offering a higher degree at Master of Science in Nursing (MSc.N), and there are only a few such institutions in the African region.  It is therefore recognized that a programme offering higher degrees and openings in further education at Masters and PhD levels is  required for the profession in Kenya.

The department will train nurses with proper nursing skills in various specializations within the nursing profession.  These major areas requiring specialized training include Obstetric Nursing/Midwifery, Medical- Surgical Nursing, Nursing Education, Paediatric Nursing, Nursing administration, Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Oncology Nursing and Oral Care/Dental Nursing among others.  It is hoped that through training, there will be improved supply of skilled manpower in the field of Nursing.

The objectives of this programme are to:-

(i)      Develop personnel specialized in clinical areas of Nursing.

(ii)     Equip students with skills and ability to teach and carry out research in Nursing.

(iii)    Equip students with managerial and administrative skills to enable them undertake professional leadership positions in their areas of specialization.

Degree: Nursing - Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
University: Indiana University
School: School of Nursing
Degree(s) offered: Master of Science
Overview: The Indiana University School of Nursing opened its doors in Indianapolis in 1914. Since that time, it has evolved into one of the nation’s most eminent schools, recently receiving a ranking of twelfth out of more than 200 schools of nursing that offer graduate programs.

Indiana University School of Nursing on the campuses of IUPUI, IUPU Columbus, and IU Bloomington functions in most respects as one administrative unit, known as the Corridor. The mission of the Corridor is to create a community of learning that addresses society’s need for caring and scientifically prepared nurse professionals, as well as the educational and developmental needs of students, faculty, staff, and alumni from diverse backgrounds. Through the scholarship of creative pedagogy, discovery, application, and integration, the Corridor will improve the health and quality of life for the citizens of central Indiana, the state, the nation, and beyond by meeting society’s need for nurses at different educational levels who are prepared to be effective in a range of practice settings.