Master of Nursing - Advanced Practice Specialization Lakehead University

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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