Master of Nursing (MN)
Overview
The Master of Nursing Program is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to provide professional leadership in their chosen advanced practice field. The MN program has three separate fields: Nursing Administration, Clinical Nursing, and Nurse Practitioner [Adult, Child, or our new Global Health stream]. Students are admitted into one field.
The MN program usually takes 2 years to complete. The Clinical and Administration (including the combined MN Administration/MHSc) fields are offered in-class only. The Nurse Practitioner field is offered on-line only.
The Program is designed to provide students with the skills and competencies required for advanced practice nurses. The Program provides a) opportunities to effectively implement in practice a broad range of theoretical and research evidence relevant to nursing, b) a learning environment that reflects the research-intensive university, and c) an education that is responsive to a breadth of ideas and the complexities of caring for highly diverse populations within a variety of political, socioeconomic, and health care systems.
The objectives of the Master of Nursing Program are to prepare graduates who are able to:
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demonstrate translational expertise using evidence from nursing research, related academic and clinical disciplines and professional institutions as a basis for advanced nursing practice.
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participate in research activities and undertake practice projects consistent with their professional preparation.
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demonstrate the ability to continually assess and acquire new skills to manage health issues in individuals, defined populations and care systems, and evaluate the effectiveness of these advanced nursing practices.
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mentor others effectively in professional settings.
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be well informed and deeply committed to standards of ethical practice
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demonstrate through completion of courses and related scholarly papers and projects, knowledge about theoretical foundations, professional structures, standards, and practices relevant to their identified field of nursing administration, clinical nursing, or nurse practitioner.
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develop and utilize leadership strategies from experience and academic learning, to foster improvement of health and health care at the individual, system, organizational and community level