Master of Science or Master of Nursing in Nursing Education with an emphasis in Community Health Nursing
OHSU School of Nursing: A National Leader
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is an academic health sciences university that prepares the next generation of health care professionals. Coursework for the degree is focused on care of the vulnerable and underserved and has a strong focus on health disparities and social justice. You will study with our other students in our Master' of Public Health program, which is offered in conjunction with the Oregon Master of Public Health Program. The OMPH collaboration includes OHSU, Portland State University and Oregon State University, and combines broad training in public health with specific education in one of the specialty tracks. U.S. News and World Report 2007 report ranks this program second among the country’s graduate programs in community and public health.
OHSU School of Nursing is leading the nation in nursing education innovation, research and technology application. Faculty no longer teach what you were taught or as you were taught. They are moving from the role of “sage on the stage” to that of “guide on the side.” As interpreters of future practice, they coach and inspire students to appreciate change. Practice in a rapidly-evolving health care delivery system in an increasingly multicultural society requires new knowledge and skills. Faculty focus on helping students to learn clinical judgment and critical thinking skills and to use evidence-based practices in providing care.
Why Community Health and Education?
Health disparities threaten efforts to improve health in the US and abroad. The presence of these disparities pose moral and ethical dilemmas that will be among the most important challenges to today’s rapidly changing healthcare systems. The cost of inadequate care may have significant implications for overall healthcare expenditures. Persistent racial and ethnic inequality creates a rift in the social fabric. As long as disparities are present, overall healthcare quality will be poor. Increased numbers of nurse educators who are able to provide leadership and high-quality education with a population focus are urgently needed.
What you will Study and Learn
This program involves 37-43 credits of didactic and 12-16 credits of clinical practice. As a future nurse educator, you will learn to:
- Facilitate clinical learning
- Develop competencies statements for adult learners
- Design instructional environments
- Use evaluation and assessment strategies
- Enhance your ability to function as change agent and leader
- Implement the educator role
- Use new technologies in teaching
- Engage in the scholarship of teaching and learning
- Provide leadership in population-based nursing care
For more information
contact:
Dr. Deborah Messecar
503-494-3573
messecar@ohsu.edu
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FNFSA
Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000 - $7,500
Deadline: March 7
Requirements: Applicants
must demonstrate academic excellence, financial need and a commitment
to the nurse educator role and a plan to serve in this capacity upon completion
of the program.
Masters
in Education Rural Areas (MERA) Fellowship:
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: April 1
Requirements: The student agrees to serve as a teaching
assistant in one course per term over four terms while enrolled in the
Master's of Nursing Education program. The student also commits to teach
in a rural community and/or participate in statewide teaching efforts
through distance delivery for at least 2 years post-graduation from the
program. Fellowship Application