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  Graduate School-Camden 2004-2006 Graduate School–Newark Master of Science Curriculum  

Curriculum

The curriculum pattern for the graduate nursing program is based on the fact that professional nursing is mandated by, and accountable to, society for the effect of nursing practice. As the needs of society change in response to new knowledge and technology, nursing evolves through a process of resocialization. Professional nursing roles develop that are collaborative and complementary to roles of other health professionals; these reflect increasing authority and responsibility for decision making in areas of research and practice. Leadership in the planning and development of health resources as a part of the multidisciplinary team is a necessary response.

The master`s program offers specialized study. Students advance from the baccalaureate-prepared generalist to the advanced practitioner capable of assuming roles that encompass consultation, management, and educational functions. The graduate program is designed to prepare nurses to deal with larger and more complex situations in the process of providing health care services in the areas of adult and aged primary care, adult and aged acute care, advanced practice in pediatrics, advanced practice in women`s health, community health nursing, family nurse practitioner, and psychiatric/mental health nursing.


 
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