Calendar 2012-2013 - Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Calendar 2012-2013 - Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Calendar 2012-2013 - Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
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Master <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong>Program OverviewThe Master <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> Program is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to providepr<strong>of</strong>essional leadership in their chosen advanced practice field. The MN program has threeseparate fields <strong>of</strong> study: <strong>Nursing</strong> Administration, Clinical <strong>Nursing</strong>, and Nurse Practitioner [adult,paediatric or primary care-global health]. Students are admitted into one field.All three fields <strong>of</strong> study must be completed on a full-time basis. The usual MN program length is2 years over 6 semesters.The Program is designed to provide students with the skills and competencies required foradvanced practice nurses. The Program provides a) opportunities to effectively implement inpractice a broad range <strong>of</strong> theoretical and research evidence relevant to nursing, b) a learningenvironment that reflects the research-intensive university, and c) an education that is responsiveto a breadth <strong>of</strong> ideas and the complexities <strong>of</strong> caring for highly diverse populations within a variety<strong>of</strong> political, socioeconomic, and health care systems.The objectives <strong>of</strong> the Master <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> Program are to prepare graduates who are able to:demonstrate translational expertise using evidence from nursing research, related academicand clinical disciplines and pr<strong>of</strong>essional institutions as a basis for advanced nursingpractice.participate in research activities and undertake practice projects consistent with theirpr<strong>of</strong>essional preparation.demonstrate the ability to continually assess and acquire new skills to manage health issuesin individuals, defined populations and care systems, and evaluate the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> theseadvanced nursing practices.mentor others effectively in pr<strong>of</strong>essional settings.be well informed and deeply committed to standards <strong>of</strong> ethical practicedemonstrate through completion <strong>of</strong> courses and related scholarly papers and projects,knowledge about theoretical foundations, pr<strong>of</strong>essional structures, standards, and practicesrelevant to their identified field <strong>of</strong> nursing administration, clinical nursing, or nurse practitioner.develop and utilize leadership strategies from experience and academic learning to fosterimprovement <strong>of</strong> health and health care at the individual, system, organizational andcommunity levelThe Master <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> Program is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses who haveexpertise in human health states, health care settings, and health care systems and whoseeducation reflects the research-intensive university environment and the needs <strong>of</strong> a large, urban,ethno-culturally diverse population. Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge and skillsnecessary to:University <strong>of</strong> Toronto <strong>Lawrence</strong> S. <strong>Bloomberg</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> 14
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