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Show THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH COLLEGE OF NURSING Graduate Program Family Nurse Clinician Master of Science Graduate Office College of Nursing 2S South Medical Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH COLLEGE OF NURSING Master of Science Family Nurse Clinician Program PROGRAM OF STUDT The Family Nurse Clinician Program leads to the degree of Master of Science in Nursing. The content is related to the dynamics of individual and family responses to health and illness, including theoretical and clinical approaches to the management of nursing problems in primary health care settings. ,In addition to program requirements, students have an opportunity to complete elective courses for the fulfillment of their profes,ional and personal goals. The last quarter of the program is a resident practicum with an approved Family Nurse Clinician, in a setting of the student's choice. PURPOSE The purpose of the Family Nurse Clinician Program is to prepare a highly skilled nurse generalist who will assume primary responsibility for the maintenance of health and the management of common health problems for individuals and families. The Family Nurse Clinician will be prepared to function as an associate with other interdisciplinary team members in the delivery of primary health care services through the master's degree program of study. The caring services of the Family Nurse Clinician include: assessing health and illness status; giving direct care for common acute and chronic conditions; assuming responsibility for continuous care to assist individuals and families to achieve, maintain, or retain their highest level of health and independence; and teaching, counseling, and referral for the fulfillment of health related goals. The program prepares Family N ur,e Clinici~ms to provide leadership for the maintenance and improvement of community systems of health care. CURRICULUM The advanced theoretical and clinical preparation of the Family Nurse Clinician is designed to: provide students in-depth knowledge; for the analysis and evaluation of nursing problems; for planning and implementing nursing interventions; and for predicting outcomes of care. Graduates of the program will be expected to make innovative clinical and leadership contributions toward the advancement of nursing in the area of primary health care. The Family Nurse Clinician will be prepared to practice in a variety of rural and urban settings including private practices, health maintenance organizations, industries, schools, health departments, nursing clinics and in homes. Examples of graduate courses available are: Physiological Chemistry Principles of Clinical Physiology Advanced JI ealth Assessment Nursing Theory and Research Pharmacology and Primary Care Laboratory Techniques for Nursing Diagnosis Advanced Theories of Psychosocial Nursing of Families Family Nursing I, II, III Family Nursing Residency The Family Nurse Clinician Program is designed to extend over 5-6 quarters of study. A total of 53 minimum hours are required. An optional sixth quarter of post graduate preparation is offered to prepare the Family Nurse Clinician for teaching and administrative roles. Part-time study is encouraged. CLINICAL/ FIELD STUDIES A variety of health care settings provide students an opportunity to develop clinical expertise, including primary care nursing clinics, health department clinics, physician offices, and outpatient departments within the University Health Sciences Center. Selected rural health care settings are also available for student placement. MAJOR FACULTY Professor June Abbey is the Program Director for the graduate program in Physiological Nursing. Assistant Professor Sue Huether directs the Family Nurse Clinician program of study. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Graduate admission requirements include the following: 1) Baccalaureate degree with an upper-division major m nursing, including field practice in public health and psychosocial nursing; 2) Graduation from a nationally accredited College of Nursing with a cumulative GPA of "B" ( 3 .0) in undergraduate work; 3) Satisfactory achievement on: a) Graduate Record Examination ( verbal and quantitative portions) ; b) Miller Analogies Test; 4) A course in elementary statistics; 5) Licensure as a registered nurse in at least one state and eligible for registration in Utah; 6) A course in health assessment/physical examination or by challenge examination. Complete, detach and mail to the Graduate Nursing Office ... 0 * * * .. u:i ~ .l"' UNIVERSITY OF UTAH AND THE COLLEGE OF NURSING The University of Utah at Salt Lake City is the largest State University in the six-state Intermountain area. It was founded in 1850 and is located in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. This exceptional setting offers ready access to the stimulating cultural, commercial and professional activities of the city and to the invigorating mountain outdoor life. Some of the world's best skiing, hiking and camping are only 30 minutes away from the campus, fine music and art programs are also available. The College of Nursing is rapidly developing as a progressive and outstanding nursing center in the country. It is known for its Baccalaureate and Continuing Education program offerings as well as its Graduate Programs leading to a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Nursing. The College has nearly 100 faculty plus 650 baccalaureate and graduate students. The new doctoral program was begun in 1977, and the master degree program started in 1958 and has several new pathways of study. The beautiful College of Nursing building is one of the most modem in the country. We invite you to visit us and investigate our program offerings. |
