Master of Science in Nursing is a master's degree in Nursing programme taught at Texila American University in Providence, Guyana. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 60.0 credits (credits).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Nursing
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 60.0 (credits)
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master of Science in Nursing at Texila American University is a postgraduate programme for registered nurses who want to move into advanced practice, management or teaching. It combines theoretical study with clinical application and is organised in blocks, with training taking place in Guyana and Suriname. The university runs it in partnership with the Elsje Finck-Sanichar College (COVAB), which makes the degree open to students from Suriname.
Students choose a specialty from Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Family Nursing Practice and Psychiatric Nursing Practice. Each pathway begins with foundation courses such as advanced statistics, ethical issues in nursing practice and theoretical foundations, and the degree finishes with a 12-credit thesis within a 60-credit total.
The page states that the degree can be completed in 2 years and that graduates may work in roles such as nurse manager or psychiatric nurse practitioner. The archived page notes that the intake was closed.
Requirements
Interview:Required
Admission Requirements: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a recognised university, a current licence to practise, and 1-2 years of bedside nursing practice. Employed applicants provide a certificate of employment, and all applicants must clear an interview. Transfer students from public health, health sciences, paramedical science, life science or social work may enter with advanced standing: a maximum of 30 Master's credits can transfer, subject to an assessment examination and panel interview, and the education gap may not exceed 10 years.
