
Overview
Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Specialization from Lakehead University is primarily intended to prepare students interested in completing the MN Nurse Practitioner program that leads to licensure as a Registered Nurse (Extended Class) nurse practitioner.
Students at Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Specialization from Lakehead University will:
- synthesize in-depth knowledge and theory related to advanced nursing practice;
- design and implement advanced nursing practice with diverse clients;
- demonstrate enhanced skills in critical appraisal and research methodologies to contribute to nursing research;
- demonstrate leadership skills to influence change in nursing and health care, and
- engage in therapeutic relational practice with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional care providers.
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Courses include:
- Nursing Philosophy/Theory
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Statistics
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Advanced Nursing Practice Theory
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.
- We advise all international students to apply early, as admission into our programs is competitive. Should you wish to apply to a thesis program, we strongly advise you to contact a potential supervisor and have your proof of English language proficiency complete.
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International
15332 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7666 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
5388 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2694 CAD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Thunder Bay
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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