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Entry-Level Master's Programs in Nursing: Review of Programmatic Features.

Hayley D Mark, Regina D Twigg, Lydia Barber

    The Journal of Nursing Education
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    Entry-level master's programs in nursing show significant variation in structure and requirements. This diversity may confuse prospective students and employers, highlighting the need for outcome-based research.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Higher Education in Nursing

    Background:

    • Entry-level master's programs in nursing (MSN) provide a pathway for individuals with non-nursing baccalaureate degrees.
    • The number of these specialized nursing programs has increased significantly over the last ten years.
    • Understanding the diverse features of these programs is crucial due to their growing prevalence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and describe the programmatic characteristics of entry-level master's programs in nursing in the U.S.
    • To identify similarities and differences among these generalist MSN programs.

    Main Methods:

    • A program review was conducted using data from accredited nursing schools.
    • Information was sourced from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

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    Main Results:

    • Significant variability exists in program nomenclature, duration, credit requirements, and clinical hour allocations.
    • These differences are present across various entry-level master's nursing programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Programmatic variations can lead to confusion for prospective students and employers evaluating nursing graduates.
    • Further research is necessary to explore the correlation between specific program features and graduate outcomes.