Master of Science Nursing (MScN)

The MScN degree programme is designed to provide knowledge, attitudes, and skills appropriate to the demands of the expanding role of advanced nurses in the essential functional and clinical areas of Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, and Advanced Nursing Practice as a Clinical Specialist or Nurse Practitioner.

The MScN programme is offered to BScN degree graduates who hold registration/licensure in their current jurisdiction of practice; can verify first licensure/registration if it is different from that which is currently held, and is eligible for licensure/registration in any of the countries served by the UWI. Master's education is essential for roles in advanced nursing practice, education, and management, and provides the foundation for doctoral education.

Our faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community service, and serves as leaders in professional nursing organizations and as mentors to current students and alumni.

The MScN programmes areas are:

• Functional Nurse Specialist
  • • Nursing Administration
    • Nursing Education
• Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Advanced Nursing Practice
  • • Family Nurse Practitioner
    • Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The MScN curriculum:

Common to all majors are the following Core and Departmental courses:

Core Courses (14) Credits
NE 62A Research Methods Applied to Nursing 4
NE 62B Research Nursing Project 3
NE 63C Theoretical Frameworks & Advanced Nursing Practice with Practicum 4
NE 66A Mental & Physical Health Education & Health Promotion 3

Departmental Courses (6) Credits
NE 64A Nursing & Health Information Systems 3
NE 65A Policy & Ethical Issues in Nursing & Health 3

Areas of Concentration/Specialization Courses:

Advanced Nursing Practice - Family Nurse (28) Credits
NE 60A Advanced Nursing Practicum I & Seminar 3
NE 60B Advanced Nursing Practicum II & Seminar 3
NE 60C Advanced Nursing Practicum III & Review 3
NE 61C Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice 8
NE 63A Growth and Development and Clinical Practicum3
NE 69A General Pharmacology - Advanced Nursing Practice 2
NE 69B Special Pharmacology-Advanced Nursing Practice 4
NE 69C Psychopharmacology 2

Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (28) Credits
NE 60A Advanced Nursing Practicum I & Seminar 3
NE 60B Advanced Nursing Practicum II & Seminar 3
NE 60C Advanced Nursing Practicum III & Review 3
NE 61A Neuro-Sciences 3
NE 61B Psycho-Pathology for Advanced Nursing Practice 5
NE 63A Growth and Development and Clinical Practicum 3
NE 69A General Pharacology 2
NE 69B Special Pharmacology 4
NE 69C Psycho-Pharmacology 2

Clinical Nurse Specialist(15) Credits
NE 60D Specialization Theory Advanced Nusing Practice 7
NE 63A Growth and Development and Clinical Practicum 3
NE 63B Specialization Seminar Advanced Nursing Practice 5

Nursing Administration (17) Credits
NE 67A Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing Administrastion 3
NE 67B Models of Nursing/Health Care Administration 3
NE 67C Practice Issues in Management Nursing/Health Care Delivery System 3
NE 67D Human Resource Management in Nursing/Health Administration 3
NE 67E Nursing Administration Practice & Seminar 5

Nursing Education (17) Credits
NE 68A Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing Education 3
NE 68B Curriculum Development, Implementation and Evaluation in Nursing/
Midwifery Education 3
NE 68C Testing and Measurement in Nursing Education 3
NE 68D Theoretical and Clinical Teaching 3
NE 68E Nursing Education Practice & Seminar 5

Our programs undergo a rigorous review annually. We will therefore make changes to our existing programs and add new areas of specialization as health care needs change.