Advanced education for the role of rural nurse generalist

The Montana State University College of Nursing has developed a master's degree program which prepares nurses as generalists with advanced knowledge for understanding and addressing rural health care needs. The programs is clear about its goals and objectives and does not attempt to be "al...

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Published in:The Journal of nursing education 1997-02, Vol.36 (2), p.91-94
Main Authors: Long, K A, Scharff, J E, Weinert, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attrition (Research Studies)
Clinical Competence
College Faculty
Course Content
Curriculum
Delivery Systems
Education, Nursing, Graduate - organization & administration
Educational Change
Ethnography
Family (Sociological Unit)
Graduate Study
Health care delivery
Health Needs
Health Services
Higher Education
Humans
Job Description
Knowledge
Leadership
Masters Programs
Nurses
Nursing administration
Nursing care
Nursing Education
Nursing theory
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Primary Health Care
Rural Areas
Rural Environment
Rural Health
Rural health care
Rural Population
Rural Sociology
State Schools
State Universities
Students
Urban Areas
Young Children
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Summary:The Montana State University College of Nursing has developed a master's degree program which prepares nurses as generalists with advanced knowledge for understanding and addressing rural health care needs. The programs is clear about its goals and objectives and does not attempt to be "all things for all people." The emphasis is on rural nursing, and this emphasis is present in recruiting, teaching, research and publication at the College. Classroom and clinical experiences challenge students to develop a broad range of skills, and most importantly to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Since delivering high quality health care in rural areas requires the ability to understand health care from the consumer's perspective, both data collection and clinical experience in rural communities are required. The enthusiasm for rural nursing--practice, teaching and research--displayed by faculty members, alumnae and students is both a major factor in, and an indication of, the program's success.
ISSN:0148-4834
1938-2421
DOI:10.3928/0148-4834-19970201-12