Sunday, 30 October 2011: 2:45 PM-4:00 PM
Description/Overview: Faculty from PhD, DNP, and MSN programs in nursing will describe the application process, requirements for acceptance, curriculum components, time frame for completion, differences between programs, the type of careers available post completion, and other information relevant to post graduate nursing education.
Learner Objective #1: Identify the educational requirements of a PhD, DNP, and MSN in nursing.
Learner Objective #2: Identify the career options available to nurses with a PhD, DNP, and MSN in nursing.
Organizers: Jennifer J. Gray, RN, PhD, Department of Nursing Administration, Education, and Research, The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing, Arlington, TX, Paulette Burns, RN, PhD, Harris School of Nursing, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX and Mary C. Brucker, DNSc, RN, CNM, Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University, Dallas, TX
Moderators: Beverly Reigle, PhD, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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