Pursuing Nurse Practitioner Studies at University of Alberta

 
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Dr. Dianne Tapp
Associate Dean Graduate Studies
 
Tracy Quigley
Graduate Administrator
 
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Flexible delivery – on-campus & online
Faculty of Nursing arranges practicum placements
Optional remote delivery allows clinical placements to occur in
home province (within Canada only)
Option for Post-MN students to complete clinical courses after
completing Master of Nursing studies at U of A or another
university
Award winning researchers and teachers
Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusiveness and
reconciliation
Talented classmates become your professional network as
distinguished alumni
 
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Tied for #1 in reputation ranking with U of T
Tied for #2 in research ranking with UBC
The Faculty has long-standing track record &
reputation for graduate programs
MN program established in 1975
PhD program established in 1991 (first
PhD Nursing in Canada)
 
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Credit loads vary slightly
Course based – 
  
36
Thesis based –
  
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NP Course-based – 
 
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NP Thesis-based - 
 
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All MN students complete a
project either as a thesis or as a
capping exercise (course-based
students)
 
 
NP Study streams
available lead to NP
licensure in 3 areas:
 
Adult NP
Family All Ages NP (FAA)
Neonatal NP
 
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Connect students to each other, to
faculty, to faculty research, to
questions and issues in Nursing, and to
diverse ways of knowing and inquiring
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Inquiry” courses
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progressive skills: ask good questions,
analyze information and current
literature, and move through
structured, guided, and independent
approaches to research and inquiry.
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capstone and thesis projects.
Explicit commitment to equity,
diversity, inclusivity, and reconciliation.
 
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1. 
Core Courses 
(3 Credits each)
 
2. 
Community of Inquiry Courses
(6 credits total)
 
Community of Inquiry I, II, III*
(1 Credit each)
Engaging with Nursing Scholarship
Research Question & Literature
Review
Building Collaborative Inquiry
Applied Inquiry I
       (3 Credits)
Framing the Inquiry Focus
 
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Advanced Clinical-NP Focus
8 courses - 24 credits + 800 Clinical hours
Education
Perspectives on Nursing Pedagogy
Approaches to Learning and Teaching
Innovation in Nursing
Leadership
Advanced Nursing Leadership in Health
Systems
Nursing Power and Policy in Health Care
Leadership
Research (Thesis option only)
Knowledge Synthesis
Operationalizing Research Design
 
All master’s level students at the University of
Alberta complete a project:
 
Capping exercise or “Capstone project” for course-based students
capstone is integrated in final NP clinical courses (NURS 532 & NURS 534)
Or
Thesis project
 
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NP Required Courses
must be completed in
sequential semesters
 
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NP Required Courses must be completed
in sequential semesters
 
FAQ – Can I maintain RN employment
throughout my NP studies?
 
Many NP students choose to maintain other clinical employment during their studies on a range of
part-time work commitments.
NP courses require a total of 800 clinical hours (preceptored).
It may be difficult to maintain employment hours due to the workload of seminar and clinical
commitments for NP courses. For example:
Spring/Summer terms at end of year 1 (full time studies), NP courses require a total of 200
hours of clinical practice.
Fall term of Year 2 (full time studies), NP courses require a total of 200 hours of clinical practice.
Winter term of Year 2 (full time studies), NP courses require a total of 400 hours of clinical
practice.
Throughout the program, students must realistically appraise their ability to continue employment
hours alongside the time commitment required for their studies.
 
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Requirements for all MN students
 
An undergraduate degree in Nursing with
an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-
point scale from the University of Alberta,
or an equivalent institution  (calculated
on the last 
60 credits of graded
coursework completed).
Three letters of reference.
An undergraduate course in each of
statistics and research methods, with a
minimum grade of B (or equivalent),
preferably completed within the past six
years.
Where applicable, applicants must
provide proof of English Language
Proficiency
 
Additional requirement for Advanced
Clinical-Nurse Practitioner focus
 
Students applying to the clinical focus
stream must provide evidence of 
4500
hours of RN experience
 appropriate to
selected NP focus (Adult, Family All Ages,
or Neonatal) 
and be a regulated member
in a Canadian jurisdiction
. (ie. Must hold
current RN license throughout program)
 
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Course Timetabling Post-Master’s NP
 
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Application deadline:
 
February 15, 2021
All documents, including all reference letters must be received by this date
Application to Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Create an account and submit all required documents as pdf online
https://www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/prospective-students/apply-for-
admission/index.html
Required background document for Master of Nursing
Entire application is reviewed by Faculty of Nursing Admissions Committee
https://www.ualberta.ca/nursing/programs/graduate-student-resources-and-
services/forms-and-guidelines.html
$100 non-refundable application fee
 
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Three reference letters are required
Normally two academic references; one personal/work reference
Examples of possible referees:
An academic who supervised your work/volunteer contribution on a
project.
A faculty member who taught you a class and can speak to your
academic excellence.
An academic who knows of you through committee work or student
leadership activities.
A clinician who supervised you in clinical practice (eg. Practicum, UNE or
other employment).
A former teacher, community service organization leader who can attest
to your strengths/contributions.
An email with a secure link will 
only
 be sent to your referees 
after
 you submit
and pay for your application.
Reference letters need to be in PDF and must be on your referee’s
institutional or business official letterhead or it will not be accepted.
 
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https://www.ualberta.ca/nursing/
programs/graduate-programs-
and-admissions/master-of-
nursing-program/admission-
criteria-and-application-
process.html
 
 
 
Contact:
Faculty of Nursing Graduate Office
Nursing.graduate@ualberta.ca
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  1. Your Application for Your Application for Nurse Practitioner Studies Nurse Practitioner Studies Faculty of Nursing Faculty of Nursing University of Alberta University of Alberta Dr. Dianne Tapp Associate Dean Graduate Studies Tracy Quigley Graduate Administrator

  2. AGENDA AGENDA Why pursue Nurse Practitioner studies in Nursing at the University of Alberta? What does the MN-NP program look like? How do I submit my application?

  3. Are you interested in pursuing Nurse Practitioner studies? Are you interested in pursuing Nurse Practitioner studies? Getting Started Getting Started Explore CARNA and CNA documents about NP roles and responsibilities; Look for employment opportunities for NPs in your particular areas of interest and expertise; Interview an NP in your agency to learn about their job and role; Arrange to job shadow a nurse practitioner to see the role in action.

  4. Why pursue Why pursue master s master s studies in studies in Nursing at the Nursing at the University of University of Alberta? Alberta? Flexible delivery on-campus & online Faculty of Nursing arranges practicum placements Optional remote delivery allows clinical placements to occur in home province (within Canada only) Option for Post-MN students to complete clinical courses after completing Master of Nursing studies at U of A or another university Award winning researchers and teachers Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusiveness and reconciliation Talented classmates become your professional network as distinguished alumni

  5. Tied for #1 in reputation ranking with U of T Tied for #2 in research ranking with UBC The Faculty has long-standing track record & reputation for graduate programs MN program established in 1975 PhD program established in 1991 (first PhD Nursing in Canada) Faculty of Nursing Faculty of Nursing Ranks #2 in Ranks #2 in Canada and #18 Canada and #18 Globally Globally

  6. What does the MN What does the MN- -NP program look like? NP program look like? Credit loads vary slightly Course based Thesis based NP Course-based NP Thesis-based - Both course-based and thesis- based options offer preparation for studies at the doctoral level 36 30 42 39 Part-time usually 3 years to completion Part-time or full-time options: Full-time complete within 20 months All MN students complete a project either as a thesis or as a capping exercise (course-based students) Courses are offered in both face- to-face and online/blended formats

  7. Adult NP Family All Ages NP (FAA) Neonatal NP NP Study streams available lead to NP licensure in 3 areas:

  8. Assumes that inquiry and research are intimately linked with learning & practice Connect students to each other, to faculty, to faculty research, to questions and issues in Nursing, and to diverse ways of knowing and inquiring Students engage in Community of Inquiry courses to develop progressive skills: ask good questions, analyze information and current literature, and move through structured, guided, and independent approaches to research and inquiry. Courses build toward completion of capstone and thesis projects. Explicit commitment to equity, diversity, inclusivity, and reconciliation. MN Conceptual MN Conceptual Framework Framework Connected Connected Curriculum Curriculum (Fung, 2017) (Fung, 2017)

  9. 3 Clusters of MN Course work 3 Clusters of MN Course work (Advanced NP Focus) (final approval of MN curriculum revisions is expected in January 2021) (final approval of MN curriculum revisions is expected in January 2021) (Advanced NP Focus): : 2. Community of Inquiry Courses (6 credits total) Community of Inquiry I, II, III* (1 Credit each) Engaging with Nursing Scholarship Research Question & Literature Review Building Collaborative Inquiry Applied Inquiry I 1. Core Courses (3 Credits each) FOUNDATIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP/CRITICAL THOUGHT RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS UNDERSTANDING COMPLEX SYSTEMS (3 Credits) Framing the Inquiry Focus TRANSLATING KNOWLEDGE

  10. Advanced Clinical-NP Focus 8 courses - 24 credits + 800 Clinical hours Education Perspectives on Nursing Pedagogy Approaches to Learning and Teaching Innovation in Nursing Leadership Advanced Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Nursing Power and Policy in Health Care Leadership Research (Thesis option only) Knowledge Synthesis Operationalizing Research Design 3. Students select 3. Students select one of four one of four Advanced Focus Advanced Focus areas of study areas of study 2 courses (6 credits)

  11. All masters level students at the University of Alberta complete a project: Capping exercise or Capstone project for course-based students capstone is integrated in final NP clinical courses (NURS 532 & NURS 534) Or Thesis project

  12. Example Timetable for Full Example Timetable for Full- -time NP Studies time NP Studies NP Required Courses must be completed in sequential semesters

  13. Example Timetable for Part Example Timetable for Part- -time NP Studies time NP Studies NP Required Courses must be completed in sequential semesters

  14. FAQ Can I maintain RN employment throughout my NP studies? Many NP students choose to maintain other clinical employment during their studies on a range of part-time work commitments. NP courses require a total of 800 clinical hours (preceptored). It may be difficult to maintain employment hours due to the workload of seminar and clinical commitments for NP courses. For example: Spring/Summer terms at end of year 1 (full time studies), NP courses require a total of 200 hours of clinical practice. Fall term of Year 2 (full time studies), NP courses require a total of 200 hours of clinical practice. Winter term of Year 2 (full time studies), NP courses require a total of 400 hours of clinical practice. Throughout the program, students must realistically appraise their ability to continue employment hours alongside the time commitment required for their studies.

  15. Admission Requirements for MN studies Admission Requirements for MN studies Additional requirement for Advanced Clinical-Nurse Practitioner focus Requirements for all MN students An undergraduate degree in Nursing with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4- point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent institution (calculated on the last 60 credits of graded coursework completed). Three letters of reference. An undergraduate course in each of statistics and research methods, with a minimum grade of B (or equivalent), preferably completed within the past six years. Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency Students applying to the clinical focus stream must provide evidence of 4500 hours of RN experience appropriate to selected NP focus (Adult, Family All Ages, or Neonatal) and be a regulated member in a Canadian jurisdiction. (ie. Must hold current RN license throughout program)

  16. Post Post- -Masters Nurse Practitioner Masters Nurse Practitioner Graduates of MN programs who subsequently wish to pursue NP studies and licensure may apply to complete Advanced Clinical-NP Focus courses after completing their MN studies in another advanced focus stream or at another university This route enables new grads to complete an MN while working to meet the prerequisite of 4500 clinical hours in advance of NP studies 8 clinical courses (24 credits) and 800 clinical hours Studies completed over 20 consecutive months (part-time with exception of final winter semester)

  17. Course Timetabling Post-Masters NP

  18. How do I submit my application? How do I submit my application? Application deadline: February 15, 2021 All documents, including all reference letters must be received by this date Application to Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Create an account and submit all required documents as pdf online https://www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/prospective-students/apply-for- admission/index.html Required background document for Master of Nursing Entire application is reviewed by Faculty of Nursing Admissions Committee https://www.ualberta.ca/nursing/programs/graduate-student-resources-and- services/forms-and-guidelines.html $100 non-refundable application fee

  19. Three reference letters are required Normally two academic references; one personal/work reference FAQ: How FAQ: How should I should I choose choose referees for referees for my reference my reference letters?: letters?: Examples of possible referees: An academic who supervised your work/volunteer contribution on a project. A faculty member who taught you a class and can speak to your academic excellence. An academic who knows of you through committee work or student leadership activities. A clinician who supervised you in clinical practice (eg. Practicum, UNE or other employment). A former teacher, community service organization leader who can attest to your strengths/contributions. An email with a secure link will only be sent to your referees after you submit and pay for your application. Reference letters need to be in PDF and must be on your referee s institutional or business official letterhead or it will not be accepted.

  20. https://www.ualberta.ca/nursing/ programs/graduate-programs- and-admissions/master-of- nursing-program/admission- criteria-and-application- process.html Contact: Faculty of Nursing Graduate Office Nursing.graduate@ualberta.ca This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

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