Master’s Degree in Science in Nursing with specialty in Medical Surgical and Role in Education
Future Start Date
June 24
Credits
36
Duration
1 year
Following the curricular sequence
The graduated of the Master Degree in Science in Nursing with specialty in Medical-Surgical and Role in Education will carry out a professional education process applying leadership, management, critical thinking and assertive communication skills. The Master in Science in Nursing in Medical-Surgical and Role in Education emphasizes the need for education in the profession, human care, teaching and integration of knowledge. The goal is to develop nurse specialists with the following competencies: leadership, creativity, teaching-learning, communication, critical and creative thinking, mathematical and logical reasoning, information literacy, ethical-legal, and respect for diversity. Students will become assertive communicators aware of the importance of distinguishing the needs of different groups, populations and scenarios, be informed of the individual’s clinical and psychological development aspects, and work in different teaching scenarios. As graduates, they will also contribute to improve the quality of life in our society.
The nursing courses are crafted with modules geared towards preparing students for the NCLEX exam. Throughout classes, students learn content tailored to these exams, with professors providing assessments at the end of each course to gauge understanding.
Possible Employment Opportunities
- Specialized Teaching in Public and Private Institutions
- Educational Consulting
- Supervision or Coordination of a Nursing Department
- Lecturer
- Designing, Organizing, and Evaluating Projects in Nursing Education
*These examples are intended to serve only as a general guide of possible employment opportunities. There are many factors that determine the job an individual may obtain, and NUC University cannot guarantee its graduates any particular job. Some positions may require a license or other certifications. We encourage you to research the requirements for the particular position you desire. Program availability varies by campus.
