The primary objective of the Master's program in nursing is to prepare professionals who will contribute to the improvement of nursing care and who are responsive to the challenge of unresolved problems within the health care system. The Master's Degree Program, which is approved by the New York State Education Department, is designed to prepare specialists in selected areas of clinical practice. Through the combination of classroom discussion and guided clinical practice, students develop clinical expertise and in-depth knowledge in their selected areas of practice. Integrated with the specialty areas is the development of the leadership role through problem-solving involvement in the clinical setting, and preparation of the student to contribute knowledge through scientific inquiry. Declare specialty area when applying Curriculum Graduate study at the UR integrates nursing practice, education, and research.
Students are responsible for designing degree plans that meet degree requirements.
Students who elect to complete a thesis register for NUR495 as they move through the various stages of preparation of the thesis. A Thesis Manual describing the requirements for the thesis, including suggestions and guidelines, is available from the Secretary for Academic Affairs. Students admitted Fall 1999 or later who elect to complete a Thesis can waive NUR406 in lieu of 3 of the 6 required credits. A comprehensive examination meets the UR's requirements for the Master of Science degree under Plan B, as presented in the Graduate Studies Official Bulletin 1998-2000. Students are required to register for NUR493 in the semester they intend to complete the Comprehensive Examination.