In addition to the resources listed above, regularly scheduled brown bag lunch presentations, colloquia, and research salons offer a chance to learn about the activities and research of other students and faculty members and provide a forum for collegial sharing and camaraderie. Additional information of interest to prospective graduate students is available from the UWM Graduate School . The Graduate School also has an Online application form to apply for admission to any of the nursing graduate programs. Master of Science in Nursing The Master's program in nursing is focused on the acquisition of knowledge and preparation for Advanced Practice Nursing. Within this program, the student may pursue advanced preparation as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Students also select an area of clinical focus according to personal interests and career goals.
Study in the Master's program prepares the student to participate inplanning and implenting nursing services to meet the special needs of clients, particularly in urban communities, and to participate in relevant research activities. Within the established curriculum, the school fosters independence and flexibility for an individual plan of study. Advisors and faculty members encourage creativity in designing clinical learning experiences. Information sessions about the Master's program are held periodically throughout the year. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Emphasizing development of conceptual skills, the curriculum in the Ph.D. program provides students with critical analysis of the realm of nursing, its knowledge base, and the social and political contexts of nursing practice.