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Studying Nursing Nursing is one of the puzzle pieces from the health care system that focuses on health and quality of life of patients. Nursing graduates who become professionals in the field put treatment into practice and coordinate the patient’s road to recovery. The goal of this  Collaborative Nursing Degree  program offered by Centennial College Canada is to help you develop into a nursing leader who is highly competent, knowledgeable and committed to playing an integral role in shaping the future of health care. The curriculum, taught by faculty members from both the college and university, has five themes, which are reflected in all years of the program at varying levels. These themes are: Primary health care/health promotion Reflective practice/critical thinking Meaningful relationships/caring/communication Political/social justice Personal/professional development You are required to complete professionally-related courses in areas such as an...

NEW for September 2018 admission: In addition to meeting the academic requirements outlined below, all applicants to Dalhousie's Bachelor of Science (Nursing) program are required to complete a 90-minute computer-based online assessment (CASPer Test), in addition to meeting academic requirements. Advanced standing students have all of the required non-nursing courses (equivalent to semesters 1 and 2) completed with at least 30 credit hours, and will enter the program at Semester 3 in September. It consists of 6 semesters over a 2-year period. Semesters 3 to 8 are exclusively nursing courses. Fall Semester is September to November; Winter Semester is January to March; Summer Semester is May to July. Students will have a one month break between each semester. Graduation: October, with eligibility to practice as a graduate nurse and apply to write the NCLEX-RN Licensure Examination in August. Please reference the Academic Calendar for details. This two-calendar-year (six-...

This Master's course embraces the International and National advanced clinical practice picture supporting the development of your knowledge and skills at an advanced level, to prepare you for your Advanced Clinical Practice or Advanced Nurse Practitioner role. You'll extend your analytical and reflective skills, as well as integrating new and existing clinical skills within your practice setting to provide high-quality healthcare within the multi-disciplinary healthcare team.     There are two pathways available, if you are a nurse then the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) qualification will be most suitable; for midwives, allied health professionals and other non-medical healthcare professionals, the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice route is appropriate. The final year of the course concentrates on a service improvement project enabling you to combine the clinical elements of your advanced clinical role with leadership/management and serv...

Whether you are currently in a nursing profession or are hoping to get into it, you may be wondering about opportunities for advancement. In the last few decades nursing has become a much-sought-after profession, as the pay is very good and jobs for nurses are steadily increasing, especially at the highly skilled level. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, for instance, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners – all types of advanced practice nurses – can expect job availability to grow at a rate of 31 percent between 2012 and 2022. This is much faster than average, and comes with an average salary of $96,460 per year or $46.37 per hour to boot. With such excellent stats on its side, advanced practice nursing is a great profession to enter, but it does require a master’s degree. If you already have a nursing background, you may be able to enroll in a program right away. If, however, you have a lower level of certification, it may take you a little more ti...

The Master in Nursing (MN) program is a course-based degree program and has three specialization/field options: 1) Advanced Clinical Practice Nursing Field In the Advanced Clinical Nursing field students will explore the human experience of health, well-being, illness and healing within the context of individuals, families, groups and communities. Selected concepts such as health promotion, illness prevention, stress appraisal, and coping resources will be examined through critical appraisal of the literature in nursing and related disciplines. Students will have the opportunity to develop evidence-based knowledge and skills required to manage the complex health needs of Canada’s multicultural population through health promotion and illness prevention or adaptation to illness and injury.   OR   2) Nursing Leadership Field In the Nursing Leadership field students will explore concepts of contemporary nursing leadership in management, research and education. Students will cr...

The Master of Nursing program prepares advanced practice nurses to be professional leaders in their chosen advanced practice field. The objectives for the program are to prepare graduates who: Demonstrate translational expertise using evidence from nursing research, related academic and clinical disciplines and professional institutions as a basis for advanced nursing practice (administration and leadership) Participate in research activities and undertake practice projects consistent with their professional preparation 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 Mentor others effectively in professional settings Are well informed and deeply committed to standards of ethical practice Demonstrate through completion of courses and related scholarly papers and projects, knowledge about theoretical foundations, pro...

Are you a registered health or social care professional looking to develop your clinical career? This clinically-focused specialist pathway has been designed to prepare and support nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to develop understanding of the underpinning principles of clinical assessment and examination to inform safe and effective clinical decision making. You will also gain the knowledge and skills required to work in any sector of the health service. Key features Gain the knowledge and skills to work in any sector of the health service (e.g. pre-hospital, primary care and secondary care settings). Develop your skills and knowledge in relation to assessment, clinical reasoning and formulation of appropriate differential diagnosis, diagnostic decision making and initiation or delivery of appropriate, timely care evidence-based care. Embed independent and supplementary prescribing into your masters degree (subject to profession).   Undertake assessmen...