University of Calgary - Faculty of Nursing
Nursing (Course-Based)
| School: | University of Calgary - Faculty of Nursing |
| Faculty: | Nursing |
| Degree: | Master |
| Field of Study: | Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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| Description: | Master of Nursing programs prepare nurses for advanced practice in focused areas that may include direct clinical practice, education, or health policy/leadership.
The driver for choosing these streams includes increased prevalence of chronic illness, an aging population, workforce demands and a shortage of prepared faculty members in academia. Graduates will contribute to the transfer of new knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes and develop strengthened leadership capacity to expand and evaluate practice. Course-based students have a total of six years to complete the program. |
| URL: | Nursing (Course-Based) at University of Calgary - Faculty of Nursing |
| Thesis Based: | Yes |
| Length: | 2 Year(s) |
| Careers: | Nurses (RNs) | |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
Registered nurse holding CPR certification at the Basic Rescuer or Basic Cardiac Life Support or 'C' level. A four-year baccalaureate degree, normally in nursing, along with: One undergraduate course in research methodology One undergraduate course in statistics. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.