Master of Science

(Nursing) On-line

“The Master's Program at the MU Sinclair School of Nursing enables students to obtain advanced education that prepares them for leadership roles in nursing practice, education, and research.”

All of our areas of study are now available online. To see if this option would work for you, test drive the Blackboard demo course. Instructions for how to log on are given at this site.

“As the Director of the Master's Program at the MU Sinclair School of Nursing, I am pleased you have accessed our web page and would be happy to visit with you and answer any questions you may have about the master's program."

Roxanne McDaniel, PhD, RN
Associate Dean of Master's Program

Contact Information
E-Mail: nursing@missouri.edu
Phone: (800) 437-4339

• To register for MS(N) on-line courses through MU Direct
• Admission requirements
• Application forms
• Financial Assistance

Areas of Study

• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse Educator
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
• Leadership in Nursing and Health-Care Systems
• Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Public Health Nurse/School Health Nurse

Nursing Fellowship 2007-2008

Have you thought about getting a Master's degree in Nursing but thought it would be too expensive? Are you interested in School Health Nursing? The MU Sinclair School of Nursing and the Columbia Public School System have joined forces to offer an exciting School Nurse Fellows Program. The candidate will start in the Fall of 2007; application deadline for fellowship is Aug. 15, 2007. More information

Calendar of Events
You'll find the latest events, dates to note, and listing of meetings and conferences here.

Master of Science Highlights

Master of Science Handbook
Click here to access your definitive source for information about the Master of Science program. To search for a specific topic, open the PDF document, click on find (binocular symbol) and type in the word you are searching for.

Master's checklist (a handbook supplement)

Master's of Science course descriptions

Master of Science Exam

A qualifying exam is required for graduation from the MS program in nursing. To fulfill this requirement the school of nursing requires each student to write a paper. Review the Calendar, Orientation and examples that follows:

• Master's Exam Calendar

Sample Papers

   • Problem Solving Example 1 (PDF)
   • Research Proposal Example (PDF)
   • Literature Review - The Role of Simulation in Nursing Education (PDF)

Clinical Information

• Clinical Site Tips (PDF)
  (Click here to download Acrobat Reader)
• Code of Conduct annual training

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