Based on the Model of Master's Nursing Curriculum (AACN, 1996)

The model for the graduate nursing curriculum represents the student's progression from generalist to advanced practice nurse. The nurse generalist refers to the nurse who is prepared at the Baccalaureate level and has the basic nursing skills and theoretical knowledge required for beginning graduate education. Nurse generalist will either hold a Baccalaureate degree in nursing or a non-nursing Baccalaureate degree with additional Baccalaureate nursing course content. Graduate nursing education at CSUB Department of Nursing is guided by curriculum based in theory, research, and practice. Advanced practice relates to the development of clinical or role competencies of the nurse in advanced adult or family health nursing and one of the functional roles of nursing case manager, nursing administrator, community health nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist), family nurse practitioner, or school nurse. Theory and research are incorporated into specialty practice course content. The graduate of the Master of Science degree or post-Master's certificate program has the competencies to practice advanced clinical nursing in family health.

Revised April 2007