Why concentrate on
Nursing Education at the master's level?
If you wish to teach in a nursing program or work as a
nurse educator in a staff development or patient education
position, the Nursing Education concentration will increase
your understanding and expertise teaching adult learners in
didactic and clinical settings.
What courses must I
attend on campus at UNM?
All required courses as listed can be taken entirely on the
Web with the exception of fieldwork, which is conducted (if
resources are available) in an appropriate setting close to
you.
What is the fieldwork for
this concentration?
The NURS 595 course (fieldwork) is 4 credit hours, which
translates to 192 clock hours. Fieldwork involves teaching
in academic, staff development, and/or patient education
settings. Many students divide their fieldwork into two
consecutive semesters (2 credits each semester). Fieldwork
hours are completed shortly before graduation. Specific
decisions about the fieldwork experience are negotiated with
your advisor/instructor.
If I complete this
master's degree, can I teach at the university level?
Most universities employ master’s and doctorally prepared
faculty. Master’s prepared faculty typically have different
assignments than doctorally prepared faculty.
Can I complete the
professional paper or thesis in any semester?
The professional paper (NURS 596) or thesis (NURS 599) is
offered every semester. You will complete this in the final
semester (the semester you graduate).
Is there any particular
order in which I should take my courses?
Start by completing the core courses (NURS 501, NURS 503,
NURS 505, NURS 5xx) because these provide a foundation that
will help you succeed in subsequent concentration courses.
The rest of your projected schedule can be negotiated with
your advisor.
How fast can I complete
this concentration?
If you take classes on a full-time basis (i.e., 9 credit
hours a semester, depending on course availability), it is
possible to complete this concentration in 4 semesters.
However, most students approach this concentration on a
part-time basis, taking 3-6 credits a semester.
