program contained in the General Catalog. For more information about UNR’s Graduate School, visit their website at: The following are the key points from Graduate School materials, plus additional guidelines relevant to the MSN program. Most of this information is also included in the General Catalog. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of and meet all requirements. Refer to University and Graduate School policies and procedures if there are any discrepancies noted in the MSN handbook. Table of Contents Page # Mission, Vision, Graduate Degree Programs 4 MSN Curriculum Options 5 Nurse Educator 5 Post Master’s Certificate Nurse Educator 5 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 6 Post Master’s Certificate Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 6 Family Nurse Practitioner 7 Post Master’s Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner 8 Clinical Nurse Leader 8 Post Master’s Certificate Clinical Nurse Leader 9 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 7 Post Master’s Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner 8 MSN/MPH 9 MSN/MPH Examining Committee 13 Plans of Study/Advisement 14 Courses and Course Load 14 Continuous Enrollment 14 Grades and Their Consequences 15 Graduate Assistantships 16 Important Forms 16 Clinical Practicum Requirements 17 and Graduate Scholarship Committees 17
Appendix B-2 Request for Graduate Advisory Chair Orvis School of Nursing University of Nevada, Reno Student Name: __________________________________________ Program _____CNL _____FNP _____ PMHNP_____ Nurse Educator _____DNP Full Time: _____ Part Time: _____ Anticipated Date of Graduation: ___________________________ The above student requests _________________________________ (name of faculty) to serve as chair of their committee for their Thesis/Professional Project/Professional Paper. My signature below indicates that I agree to serve as chair for this student’s committee. _____________________________________________ Faculty Signature _____________________________________________ Printed Name Return Completed Form to: Dr. Stephanie DeBoor _________________________________
These are not generic but are your assumptions as the researcher on what you will study. If it is a questionable assumption, then make it a limitation. Example: subject recall bias Research Questions & Hypotheses Questions for descriptive Hypotheses for experimental/analytical Objectives for outcomes research or project Limitations These are the constraints on the study, who/what is studied and who/what is not Biases: sampling, subject recall, interviewer, misclassification Potential confounders (extraneous variables) Inability to generalize the anticipated findings Keep the study clean and not littered with extraneous variables Conceptual and Operational Definitions Operationally define each element in your hypothesis and variables Definitions for the reader Theoretical/Conceptual Framework Define the theoretical or analytical framework. Why is it appropriate? Visual diagram showing relationships for hypothesis or question Chapter 2 - REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Start broad and then narrow to the specific literature for your study Concept mapping (visual of related concepts & effect modifiers) Example: Depression, Depression in adolescents, Depression in Latino Adolescent Chapter 3 - METHODOLOGY Research Questions & Hypotheses (repeat) Research Design Quantitative, qualitative name of design: cross-sectional, pre-post, descriptive, phenomenological …) Explain why the design is most suitable Description of Setting Where? (Hospital, , homeless shelter, on a ship)
Review of literature to document need/purpose The review of the literature is well organized, written, referenced, and relates to the project. Summary of the literature The summary of the literature is succinct, applies to the project and its purpose, and is well written and referenced. Activities to complete project The proposal includes in detail the activities necessary to carry out the project. Resources necessary for activities The resources necessary for the project are described in detail. IRB (if appropriate) The IRB proposal has been completed and is ready for submission. Timeline The timeline with benchmarks are listed and is reasonable. Costs, if any A detailed budget with costs and resources to cover the costs is included. PowerPoint Presentation The PPT is well organized, interesting, and includes all components of the proposal. The oral presentation reflects an understanding of the project and the processes for completing it. Appendix F Orvis School of Nursing MSN Graduate Oral Comprehensive Exam Rubric (revised 917/12) Student: Track/Program: _____________________ The purpose of the oral comprehensive examination is to evaluate this student’s ability to apply advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge in a selected area of specialization (AGACNP, FNP, PMHNP, CNL, or Educator) and to critique research as it relates to that area. The student has previously selected three questions from each course below for the comprehensive examination. NURS 735 R - INTRO TO KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Comments Answer showed ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of sources Demonstrated the application of knowledge to future nursing role