Master of Science in Nursing (MNSc)

The program leading to the Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) degree is accredited by CCNE. Nursing course requirements are completed in the College of Nursing, University of Arkansas for  Medical Sciences, Little Rock. Semester hours completed by candidates for the Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) vary depending on the area of study selected.

The Master of Nursing Science program prepares nurses for advanced nursing practice and will provide a foundation for doctoral study. Advanced practice nurses are accountable to society and practice in the roles of clinician, administrator, and educator. The advanced practice nurse is prepared to 1) provide and manage care of persons (individuals, families, groups, and/or communities); 2) participate in the development and implementation of health care systems that are accessible and responsive to the consumer; 3) use and collaborate in research; 4) develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs; and 5) provide leadership in the profession, the health care sector, and society as a whole.

Students pursuing the Master of Nursing Science degree are considered to be students in UAMS College of Nursing. Accordingly, the UAMS College of Nursing Catalog is to be considered the primary catalog for all students in the MNSc program. All provisions in the Catalog and the UAMS College of Nursing Handbook, including grievance procedures, are the authority applicable to students pursuing the Master of Nursing Science degree.

All details of the policies and requirements specifically pertaining to the MNSc program presented in the 2008-09 UAMS College of Nursing Catalog and the 2008-09 UAMS College of Nursing Student Handbook.

                 * Co-acceptance in one of the specialty programs is required.

Characteristics of the Master’s Graduate

Graduates will enact the role of the advanced practice nurse, which includes:

1.       Promote, manage, and coordinate health care in culturally and ethnically diverse populations within
areas of specialization.

2.       Design and implement theory and research based health care interventions within a variety of health
care systems.

3.       Deliver health care that is responsive and accessible to the consumer in a variety of health care
systems.

4.       Analyze the external and internal environment of health care delivery systems including economic,
political, ethical, legal and philosophical factors.

5.       Analyze issues related to health policy and health economics.

6.       Provide leadership in the profession and community to advance nursing practice and health care
systems.

7.       Plan, implement, and evaluate education activities using teaching and learning theories.

8.       Provide consultation to health care providers and consumers.

9.       Effectively communicate scholarly ideas through a variety of media.

10.   Establish collegial and collaborative relationships within health care systems.

11.   Develop advanced practice based on professional values and standards.

We invite you to explore the web site.  If you have questions or comments contact:

• Dr. Claudia P. Barone, Dean
  Email: BaroneClaudiaP@uams.edu
  Phone: (501) 686-7997

• Linda Shock, Program Assistant
  Email: ShockLindaH@uams.edu
  Phone: (501) 686-5390

• Osmonetta McRae, Recruiter
  Email: mcraeosmonetta@uams.edu
  Phone: (501) 296-1040