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The masters degree in Departments of Nursing Science at South African Universities: types, growth and policy differences and similarities
Curationis | Vol 12, No 3/4 | a252 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/curationis.v12i3/4.252
| © 1989 H.l.L Brink
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Submitted: 26 September 1989 | Published: 26 September 1989
Submitted: 26 September 1989 | Published: 26 September 1989
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H.l.L Brink, Professor, Dept of Nursing Science University of South Africa, South AfricaFull Text:
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In this exploratory study nine masters programmes in nursing were surveyed to establish the types o f programmes available, the growth o f masters students over the years and the policies governing each programme. Data were collected by means o f a questionnaire developed by the investigator. From the findings it could be established that considerable variation existed in the type o f form o f degree offered, that growth was steady but slow and that both similarities and differences existed in the policies o f the departments. Several areas were identified for additional research.
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