master of science in nursing (msn) information session
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN)INFORMATION SESSIONUniversity of British Columbia, Okanagan CampusN E L L Y D . O E L K E , A S S I S T A N T PROFESSORSCHOOL OF NURSING, FACULTY OF HEALTH & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES
• Become familiar with the master of science in nursing program at UBCO.
• Learn about some of the resources available to support you during your studies.
• Hear about current MSN students’ experiences in the program.
• Create excitement about graduate education.
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WHY GRADUATE EDUCATION?
You may be considering…
• Nursing leadership (e.g., management or leadership in
practice)
• Nursing education
• Research
• Considering an academic career and considering pursuing a
PhD
• Coming to a point in your career where you are ready to
do something or want something more (e.g., pursue further
education)
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UBC OKANAGAN’S MSN PROGRAM
Transform health care while expanding your
professional practice through clinical,
research, and leadership opportunities.
UBC Okanagan’s Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN) provides an intimate, student-centered
world-class academic environment. Students gain
valuable knowledge in leadership, research,
education and policy.
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OBJECTIVES OF THE MSN PROGRAM
• Create, translate and use nursing knowledge in all its forms.
• Synthesize and apply diverse perspectives within scholarly
nursing research, practice and knowledge development.
• Cultivate advanced ethical reasoning and critical thinking.
• Develop advanced skills and strategies for evidence-informed
decision making and practice.
• Gain practical experience in the application of healthcare
knowledge in diverse environments.
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DO I HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS?
• Registered Nurse with a baccalaureate degree, normally in
nursing.
• Minimum overall average of B+ (76%) standing in third and fourth
year of undergraduate courses, with an overall average of A-
(80%) in 12 credits of Nursing courses.
• University statistics course, taken within the last five years
(Research-based Stream only).
• Competence to pursue studies in the English language
Standard Admission Requirements
Further Evaluation• Academic and professional achievement.• Three letters of reference.• Quality and feasibility of the proposed plan of study.• Curriculum Vitae.• Writing sample.
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IS THE PROGRAM A GOOD FIT FOR ME?Flexible Delivery-to-face courses
• Online courses• Intensive face-to-face courses
• Online courses
Two Streams
• Research-based
• Course-based
• Full-time
• Part-time
*Often coursework can be geared to your professional interests, goals and aspirations.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEWCOURSE-BASED STREAM RESEARCH-BASED STREAM
9 credits core* NRSG 500, 504, 505
9 credits core* NRSG 500, 504, 505
12 credits focuscourses
6 credits required research courseworkNRSG 506, 507
3 credit elective course
3 credits focus courses Student’s choice
6 credits required Capstone courseworkNRSG 597
12 credits ThesisNRSG 599
*Face-to-face intensive courses with some online components. All other courses are online with mandatory synchronous sessions.
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PROGRAM – CORE COURSES• NRSG 500: Nursing Knowledge (3 credits)
Historical and contemporary philosophies of science applied to
and informed by nursing knowledge.
• NRSG 504: Finding and Integrating Knowledge for Evidence-
Informed Practice (3 credits)
Development of students’ abilities to find, critique, and
synthesize evidence to inform advanced practice in teaching,
management, research, and provision of nursing care.
• NRSG 505: Healthcare Policy (3 credits)
Analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation of policy
in healthcare. Canadian and global issue influencing health
policy.
*These are intensive face-to-face courses.
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PROGRAM – CORE COURSES
• NRSG 506: Qualitative Research (3 credits)
Understanding the predominant approaches in qualitative
research. Knowledge and skills in conducting qualitative
research, including methodology, research design, data
collection, data analysis, and communication of findings.
• NRSG 507: Quantitative Research (3 credits)
Focused on developing knowledge and application of core
concepts, methods, and statistical procedures related to
quantitative research design and data analysis in health
disciplines.
Research Stream
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PROGRAM – FOCUS COURSES
• NRSG 522: Introduction to Nursing Education (3 credits)
Issues and trends in nursing education; implications for the teaching practices for nurse educators.
• NRSG 523: Teaching and Learning in Nursing Practice (3 credits)Theory, research and best practices for teaching and learning in nursing practice courses.
• NRSG 542: Nursing Leadership and Issues in Nursing Practice (3 credits)Historical and contemporary nursing leadership; current issues and challenges confronting nursing leaders.
• NRSG 543: Nursing Leadership and Management in Practice (3 credits)Develops essential competencies for management in healthcare leadership positions and integrates evidence-based management concepts into the delivery of quality healthcare to improve health outcomes.
Education & Leadership/Management
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PROGRAM – ELECTIVE COURSES
• UBC Okanagan (when available)Potential options may include Healthcare Ethics, InterprofessionalPractice, Issues in Healthy Aging, and Global Health.
• UBC Vancouver• Western Deans’ Agreement: UBC Graduate students in good standing
can register in courses at any of the following universities that are part of the Western Deans’ Agreement:
*In most cases there is an automatic tuition waiver for visiting students from
participating universities.
*Deadlines for processing Western Deans’ Agreements vary institutionally.
Elective courses available through:
• University of Alberta
• Athabasca University• Brandon University• University of
Calgary
• University of British Columbia
• University of Regina• University of Saskatchewan• University of Northern
British Columbia
• University of Lethbridge
• University of Manitoba• Simon Fraser
University• University of Victoria
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REQUIRED SCHOLARLY WORK
• Integrative practicum in a chosen area of practice.
• Critically analyze, synthesize, and apply advanced knowledge to
promote change/contribute to knowledge development.
• Faculty + Practice Mentor
Capstone
Thesis
• Design and conduct a research study related to an area of
practice, education, or leadership.
• Committee: Supervisor + 2 Committee Members
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE?Program Stream Registration
StatusCompletion Time
Course-basedStream
Full Time 16 months
Part Time 32 months
Research-based Stream
Full Time 24 months
Part Time 36 months
Students are highly encouraged to complete their program within two years if Full Time, or three years if Part Time.
All program options require continuous registration registration:• Summer Session – Terms 1 & 2 (May to August)
• Winter Session – Term 1 (September to December)
• Winter Session – Term 2 (January to April)
PROGRAM PLAN: COURSE-BASED STREAM
*Continuous course registration required until completion.
*Includes one elective
Program Year
Registration Status
Summer Session Winter SessionTerm 1
Winter Session Term 2
Year 1 Full Time
NRSG 500: Nursing Knowledge (3)NRSG 504: Evidence Informed Practice (3)
Focus Courses (6)Elective Courses (3)
Focus Courses (6)NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*
Part TimeNRSG 504: Evidence Informed Practice (3)
Focus Courses (3)** Focus Courses (3)**
Year 2
Full Time
NRSG 505: Healthcare Policy (3)NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*
NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*
NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*
Part Time
NRSG 500: Nursing Knowledge (3) Focus Courses (3)** Focus Courses (3)**NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*
Year 3 Part Time
NRSG 505: Healthcare Policy (3)NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*
Elective Courses (3)
PROGRAM PLAN: THESIS-BASED STREAMProgram Year
Registration Status
Summer Session Winter SessionTerm 1
Winter Session Term 2
Year 1
Full Time
NRSG 500: Nursing Knowledge (3)NRSG 504: Evidence Informed Practice (3)
NRSG 506: Qualitative Research (3)Focus Courses (3)
NRSG 507: Quantitative Research (3)Thesis Proposal (0)
Part TimeNRSG 504: Evidence Informed Practice (3)
NRSG 506: Qualitative Research (3)
NRSG 507: Quantitative Research (3)
Year 2Full Time
NRSG 505: Healthcare Policy (3) NRSG 599: Research Thesis (12)*
NRSG 599: Research Thesis (12)*
Part TimeNRSG 500: Nursing Knowledge (3) Focus Courses (3) Thesis Proposal (0)
Year 3 Part TimeNRSG 505: Healthcare Policy (3) NRSG 599: Research
Thesis (12)*NRSG 599: Research Thesis (12)*
* Continuous course registration required until completion.
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SAMPLES OF GRADUATE WORKScholarly Papers/Capstone Projects
• Lauren Crawford: The Implementation of Narcotics, Controlled Drugs and Substances Policy and Procedure at Vancouver Island Health Authority
• Sayla Sellinger: Policy Analysis Related to the Bullying of Nursing Students in the Clinical Setting
• Natalie Murdoch: A Best Practices Review of Simulated Education Approaches to Enhance Collaborative Healthcare
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• Donna Mendel: Shaping Practice: Clinician’s Experiences in a Community Practice
• Laura Struik: Reaching Girls Through Social Networking: Is There a New Avenue for Smoking Prevention Messages?
• Jenelle Zerr: Evaluation of a Family Decision Guide
• Angela Romyn: The Vascular Access Transition Experiences of Patients on Hemodialysis
SAMPLES OF GRADUATE WORKResearch Thesis
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APPLICATION PROCESS
• Explore Master of Science in Nursing program options.• Review admission requirements.• Prepare your application.• Apply online, through UBC Okanagan’s College of
Graduate Studies.• Ensure all documents are sent to the College of
Graduate Studies
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APPLICATION REVIEW
• Applications are reviewed by the School of Nursing’s Graduate Program Committee.
• Admission to the MSN program will be in one of the following categories:• Unconditional Admission - Applicant meets all admission
requirements and all official documentation has been received.• Conditional Admission - Condition(s) must be met before an
offer can be considered final. For example, final documentation showing degree conferred, or submission of academic records from previous institutions, or scores showing English proficiency.
* All admissions offers are sent for Full Time studies. If you wish to take Part Time studies, accept your admissions offer, and then complete and submit a Tuition Schedule “B” form to Graduate Program Coordinator, Kathy Rush.
21*UBC’s Graduate Program tuition fees are assessed based on the number of months taken to complete the program.
Program Stream
Registration Status
Program CompletionTime
Number of PaymentInstallments charged every four months in January, May & September
Tuition Fee Amount per Payment Installment
Total Program Fees
Course-basedStream
FullTime
16 months 4 $1,601 $6,402
Part Time
32 months 8 $915 $7,318
Research-based Stream
Full Time
24 months 6 $1,601 $9,605
Part Time
36 months 9 $915 $8,233
FEE SCHEDULE: DOMESTIC STUDENTS – 2017/2018
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FEE SCHEDULE: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – 2017/2018Program Stream
Registration Status
Program CompletionTime
Number of PaymentInstallments charged every four months in January, May & September
Tuition Fee Amount per Payment Installment
Total Program Fees
Course-basedStream
Full Time 16 months 4 $2,812 $11,248
Part Time 32 months 8 $1,617 $12,935
Research-based Stream
Full Time 24 months 6 $2,812 $16,872
Part Time 36 months 9 $1,617 $14,552
*UBC’s Graduate Program tuition fees are assessed based on the number of months taken to complete the program.
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FINANCIAL SUPPORTScholarship & Funding Opportunities
• Full Time students:
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
• Professional Associations (ex. Canadian Council of
Cardiovascular Nurses)
• Part Time students (limited):
• Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships
• BC Nurses’ Union Bursaries & Funding
*All scholarships are competitive. Please consult with faculty or see website for more information.
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STUDENT VIDEO
APPLICATION DEADLINES:• D O M E S T I C S T U D E N T S : D E C E M B E R 1 , 2 0 1 8• I N T E R N A T I O N A L S T U D E N T S : O C T O B E R 1 , 2 0 1 8
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