Master of Science in Nursing
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A advanced practice registered nurse such as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, or nurse midwife.
This graduate-level degree may focus on one or more of many different advanced
psychiatric, or obstetrics and gynecological nursing
.
More recently, universities have begun to offer Master of Science pre-registration nursing courses, which cover the registration process and nurse training of the undergraduate course, but with master's-level academic components. This course was initially started in the University of the West of Scotland in the UK, and has since been included in other universities.
See also
- Associate of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Diploma in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nurse education
- Nursing school
External links
- CCNE - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education - Accrediting body that "ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses."
- ACEN - Accreditation Commission for Nursing Education - Accrediting body that is "responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing education programs."
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