
Master of Nursing - Advanced Practice Specialization Lakehead University
About this Program
Level: Master of Nursing - Advanced Practice Specialization
Discpline: Nursing
Length: 4 semesters
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Program Description
The Master of Nursing (MN) program is a coursework master’s program, which includes a clinical placement component. The Advanced nursing practice stream is primarily intended to prepare advanced practice nurses to meet the needs of a diverse population. The program may be of interest for individuals interested in pursuing careers in nursing education, research, leadership and/or policy. The goals of the Master of Nursing program are to educate advanced practice nurses to: 1. synthesize in-depth knowledge and theory related to advanced nursing practice; 2. design and implement advanced nursing practice with diverse clients; 3. demonstrate enhanced skills in critical appraisal and research methodologies to contribute to nursing research; 4. demonstrate leadership skills to influence change in nursing and health care, and 5. engage in therapeutic relational practice with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional care providers.
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Study and Work in Canada
Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.