Master of Science in Nursing
We are transitioning our current advanced practice master’s (MSN) programs [e.g., Critical & Acute Care, FNP, etc.] except Nurse Anesthesia to the Doctor of Nursing Practice level. It is through this transition that we are no longer accepting applications for advanced practice to MSN Programs for the upcoming 2009 academic year.
To be considered for the advanced practice Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, you must have a BSN or MSN degree. Inquiries regarding the Doctor of Nursing Practice program should directed to Mr. Ron Patterson, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at rpatte10@utmem.edu or 901-448-1769.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at the UT Health Science Center College of Nursing was established in 1972 in response to a study requested by the Tennessee State Legislature on "The Need, Supply, and Education of Professional Nurses." The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program was part of that early effort and was one of the first graduate programs in the US to prepare nurse practitioners. The College of Nursing continues to lead nurse practitioner education nationally and internationally by offering one of the few programs in the US preparing Acute Care Nurse Practitioners. Our Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program is highly sought.
College of Nursing faculty in the MSN program are clinical experts actively involved in programs of practice and practice scholarship. The UT Health Science Center College of Nursing Faculty Practice Program is nationally recognized and provides the foundation for this advance practice degree. The practice was awarded the first annual Faculty Practice Award by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.
The Master of Science in Nursing is a full-time, 3 to 5 term, graduate program preparing nurses for roles in advanced practice. Courses in the MSN program are Web-mediated. The MSN program provides students the opportunity to:
- Develop an advanced level of clinical competence for practice that provides consumers with primary, secondary, and/or tertiary health care;
- Develop a research base for systematic review, testing, and evaluation of nursing care actions, effects, and outcomes;
- Acquire the research and practice foundation for doctoral study.
Each student selects a clinical area of concentration (option) and follows the prescribed nursing courses in the area of the student's choice. Available MSN options and the faculty coordinators for those options include:
| Option/Area of Concentration | Faculty Option Coordinator |
| Acute Critical Care Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist | Dr. Carol Thompson |
| Nurse Anesthesia | Dr. Jill Oswaks |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | Dr. Karen Koozer Olson |
| Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | Dr. Bobby Bellflower |
Students in the College of Nursing are eligible for loans and scholarship awards from various sources. Traineeships are available to graduate students through the Professional Nurses Traineeship Program. A limited number of scholarships are sponsored by philanthropic organizations. For more information about financial assistance, please refer to the Financial Resources section of our web pages.
Upon completion of the MSN program the graduate
will be able to:
1. Demonstrate specialty competencies for advanced
nursing roles;
2. Provide leadership in health promotion and
disease management;
3. Demonstrate the ability to engage in collegial
intra- and interprofessional relationships
in the conduct of advanced nursing practice
and research;
4. Evaluate results of interventions;
5. Apply nationally accepted guidelines
and standards in the conduct of advanced nursing
practice;
6. Participate in legislative and policy making
activities that influence advanced nursing practice, and;
7. Demonstrate continuing professional development.
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UTHSC College of Nursing
877 Madison Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38163
901-448-6128
Fax: 901-448-4121
Toll Free: 800-733-2498
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Program Inquiries
901-448-6125
Ron Patterson
Student Affairs - Assistant Dean
rpatte10@utmem.edu
Janet Wood
Student Affairs - Coordinator
jwood26@utmem.edu
Roylynn Germain
Student Affairs – Administrative Assistant
rgermain@utmem.edu
Current Student
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P: 901-448-6140
Toll Free: 800-733-2498
Dr. Cheryl Stegbauer
Academic Programs-Associate Dean
cstegbauer@utmem.edu
Marsha Chorice
Academic Programs-Assistant Director
mchorice@utmem.edu
Christi Shelton
Academic Programs-BSN Assistant Director
cshelto2@utmem.edu
Kathy Stewart
Senior Administrative Services Assistant
kstewart@utmem.edu
