Nursing - Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Frequently asked questions

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  2 years (full-time) - "-NP program is a 2-year fu…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: The Program Nursing - Master of Nursing -Nurse Practitioner The Program The M.N. -NP program is a two-year full-time program. The program provides opportunities for students to examine theory and research relevant to advanced practice nursing, enhance knowledge and skills in critical analysis/synthesis of evidence and professional leadership and develop advanced skills and knowledge in health assessment for clinical nursing roles. The graduates of the program will: Analyze personal assumptions and perspectives in Nurse Practitioner practice to understand how they influence collaboration, self-awareness, critical reflection, and the ability to provide person-centered care. Design advocacy strategies that are guided by evidence, practice experience, and Nurse Practitioner professional standards and competencies to support collaboration and drive reforms that make healthcare more culturally safe and equitable. Critique research design, sampling, and analyses to support improvements to equitable healthcare. Evaluate health policies and system structures to identify gaps and recommend reforms that strengthen the NP role and improve access to person-centered care. The M.N.-NP program consists of the following coursework: NURS 804 Applied Research Methods in Nurse Practitioner (NP) Practice NURS 806 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) Leading Change and Influencing Policy NURS 812 Professional Identity and Advocacy for Nurse Practitioner Practice NURS 898 Project in Evidence-Based Practice The following seven courses are delivered via a consortium of nine Ontario universities: NURS 850 Pathophysiology for Nurse Practitioners NURS 853 NP Roles and Responsibilities NURS 856 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis I NURS 857 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis II NURS 858 Therapeutics I NURS 859 Therapeutics II NURS 854 Integrative Practicum (this is a 12-credit course, to be completed in one term, normally Summer term ). In the Graduate Nursing Programs in the School of Nursing, any student who fails to obtain a minimum grade of B- (B minus) in two primary courses shall be required to withdraw. For further details, please see the School of Nursing’s Graduate Handbook. || General graduate admission is governed by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs: applicants normally need a four-year bachelor's degree (or a master's for doctoral entry), official transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and must meet the minimum scores set by the individual program. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/appl ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply

• Is there a scholarship?

  Financial assistance as published for this program: Master of Nursing Science (M.N.Sc.) Program Financial assistance is available to thesis graduate students from sources internal and external to Queen's University during their two years of full-time study. Most first year M.N.Sc. thesis students receive internal monies. Second year students are expected to apply for federal, provincial and foundation fellowships, grants and awards for which they are eligible. Those who have applied for external fellowships such as Ontario Graduate Scholarship, CIHR, or SSHRC are considered for Queen's Fellowships without further application. All M.N.Sc. students may work as research assistants for grants held by faculty members. They may also work as teaching assistants for the School of Nursing. Research Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships are limited to 10 hours per week. Information about financial assistance is available from the School of Nursing. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program Financial assistance is available to Ph.D. students from sources internal and external to Queen's University. Those who have applied for external fellowships such as Ontario Graduate Scholarship, CIHR, or SSHRC are also considered for Queen's Fellowships. G... Source View scholarship page