Three Policies of the Master of Science in Nursing

Based on the Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral (Diploma Policy) of Keio University, the program aims to cultivate individuals who will acquire specialized knowledge in nursing and the practical and research skills based on it. As practitioners, administrators, educators, and researchers, they will address health issues with an interdisciplinary perspective, high ethical standards, and innovative thinking unbound by existing frameworks, while pursuing care that yields the best outcomes. In addition, the degree of Master of Science in Nursing is conferred upon students who have fulfilled the prescribed requirements of the curriculum.

(1) Ability to Apply Knowledge, Skills, and Ethics in Nursing

The ability to apply advanced specialized knowledge and skills in nursing, as well as nursing ethics and research ethics, to research and practice.

(2) Research Skills

The ability to follow the entire research process in one's specialized area, using research methodologies in nursing and related fields.

(3) Problem-Solving Skills for Health Issues

The ability to comprehensively understand domestic and international health issues and to engage in problem-solving with innovative thinking unbound by existing frameworks.

(4) Ability for Interdisciplinary Social Contribution

The ability to contribute to society in various fields of activity with an interdisciplinary perspective by utilizing skills in nursing and related fields.

(5) Advanced Nursing Practice Skills

Advanced practice nursing skills required for a Certified Nurse Specialist (CNS) *(CNS Program)

*The ability to "integrate care and cure for patients with complex health problems to provide excellent direct care, as well as to conduct consultation, coordination, ethical coordination, education, and research to improve the overall care system" (Japan Association of Nursing Colleges and Universities).

To cultivate the qualities and abilities set forth in the "Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral (Diploma Policy)," the Master's Program in Nursing at the Graduate School of Health Management systematically organizes a curriculum composed of introductory courses, analytical methods courses, specialized courses (common courses), specialized courses (field-specific), and special research courses.

Based on this curriculum organization, education is implemented by combining various methods, including lectures, presentations, role-playing, discussions, case studies, skills training, clinical practicums, and distance education.

The assessment of learning outcomes for the qualities and abilities to be acquired through the curriculum of the master's program in Nursing at the Graduate School of Health Management is conducted using direct indicators based on the grading criteria defined for each course, under the assessment plan for the entire Juku. The assessment also employs quantitative and qualitative, direct and indirect indicators, including GPA, enrollment status, degree attainment status, student course evaluations, and various surveys and questionnaires at the time of completion.

(1) Ability to Apply Knowledge, Skills, and Ethics in Nursing

Primarily through course groups in Specialized Subjects (by field) and Specialized Subjects (common), students will develop the ability to apply advanced specialized knowledge and skills in nursing, as well as nursing ethics and research ethics, to their research and practice.

(2) Research Ability

Primarily through course groups in Analytical Methods Subjects, Specialized Subjects (common), Specialized Subjects (by field), and Special Research Subjects, students will develop the ability to undertake the entire research process in their respective specialized areas using research methodologies in nursing and related fields.

(3) Ability to Solve Health Issues

Primarily through course groups in Specialized Subjects (common) and Specialized Subjects (by field), students will develop the ability to comprehensively understand domestic and international health issues and to engage in problem-solving with innovative ideas that are not confined to existing frameworks.

(4) Interdisciplinary Social Contribution Ability

Primarily through course groups in Introductory Subjects and Specialized Subjects (by field), students will develop the ability to contribute to society in various fields of activity, utilizing their abilities in nursing and related fields from an interdisciplinary perspective.

(5) Advanced Nursing Practice Ability (CNS Program)

Primarily through course groups in Specialized Subjects (common) and Specialized Subjects (by field), students will develop the advanced practice nursing skills required of a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).

The master's program in Nursing at the Graduate School of Health Management aims to cultivate human resources who will take on leading roles in various fields of society in the future by utilizing their knowledge and abilities in nursing. The program seeks individuals with the following qualities:

(1) An interest in and an ethical perspective on human beings, health, nursing and medical care, and society.

(2) The motivation and critical awareness to explore issues related to human beings, health, nursing and medical care, and society, as well as logical thinking, analytical, explanatory, and communication skills, and the English language proficiency necessary for academic study.

(3) Fundamental knowledge and abilities related to nursing science and nursing practice.

(4) An aspiration to become practitioners, administrators, educators, or researchers who will play a role in contributing to the advancement of nursing science and the health of the public.

To admit such students, the four elements of the admissions policy are comprehensively evaluated in the entrance examination for the master's program in Nursing at the Graduate School of Health Management through a document screening, an essay examination, and an interview. For the five-year integrated education program, after an initial document screening at the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, the four elements of the admissions policy are comprehensively evaluated in the entrance examination for the master's program in Nursing at the Graduate School of Health Management through a document screening and an interview.