Course variations

Course summary

Incorporating systems theory concepts, ANA Social Policy Statement (1995), relevant ANA Standards of Care, AACN Essentials for Master?s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (1996),National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF); and the California Board of Nursing, the master?s nursing graduate will: apply critical thinking and ethical decision-making including the use of the nursing and research processes; 2. provide theory and research-based culturally competent, safe therapeutic nursing interventions for clients in advanced nursing practice; 3. employ advanced interpersonal skills in professional relationships with clients, families/caregivers, and multidisciplinary health care team members; 4. support health promotion and disease prevention activities in developing and monitoring holistic plans of care for well and at-risk clients, considering access, quality and cost; 5. demonstrate the collaborative and leadership skills required in advanced nursing practice within a multidisciplinary and multicultural (community) health care context; 6. plan, implement, and evaluate advanced nursing practice that promotes and preserves health and healthy lifestyles of individual clients and aggregates; 7. plan, implement, and evaluate advanced therapeutic nursing practice in a rapidly changing, multicultural health care environment; 8. implement care management, including but not limited to case management, resource management, advocacy, and outcome evaluation; 9. employ information technology in advanced nursing practice to evaluate and improve heath care delivery and outcomes; 10. actualize the advanced nursing practice role by incorporating professional standards, ethical guidelines, legal mandates, and professional activities.

Entry requirement for international students

San Jose State uses the same eligibility index as other California State System campuses, combining and applicant?s GPA with their SAT or ACT test score to determine if students meet admissions requirements. Most students with a GPA above 3.0 do not have to provide SAT or ACT scores, although students are encouraged to take at least one of those exams anyway. The eligibility index uses the applicant?s GPA multiplied by 800 and added to the SAT score or multiplied by 200 and added to ten times the ACT score to determine their admissions eligibility. For California residents the minimum eligibility index is 2900 with the SAT score or 694 with the ACT score. Nonresidents must have a 3502 using SAT or 842 using ACT. Equivalent to a U.S. grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (?B?), or above and results of the TOEFL or ELPT test scores. Secondary level students enrolled in American overseas schools should take the SAT and should not take the TOEFL exam. Successful completion of college preparatory subjects in English, mathematics, biology, chemistry or physics passed with grades averaging an equivalent of ?B? or higher from a secondary institution may be considered for admission. Grades and marks are minimum standards and are dependent on certificate completed. In addition to meeting the minimum admission standards, applicants applying as first-year (freshman level) or second-year (sophomore level) students must submit evidence of secondary school completion.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

Department name

College of Applied Sciences and Arts, School of Nursing