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Nursing administration graduate programs in the United States
1MSN-Nursing Leadership Concentration, School of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, USA. scottel@ecu.edu
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|November 3, 2007
Summary
This study examines master
Area of Science:
- Nursing Administration Education
- Graduate Curricula Standards
Background:
- High-quality education for nursing administrators is crucial for the profession's advancement.
- Current educational trends require analysis against established standards and future recommendations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in United States-based nursing administration education.
- To compare current graduate curricula with recommended standards and future projections.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 57 master's degree programs in nursing with administration concentrations.
- Examination of conferred degrees, curricula content, study hours, and educational modalities.
Main Results:
- Identified trends in nursing administration graduate programs.
- Compared program elements against established and recommended standards.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight areas of alignment and divergence in current nursing administration education.
- Recommendations for enhancing graduate curricula to meet future professional needs.
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