Master of Science in Nursing, Specialized Nursing Practice Option

Montréal Campus, Montreal, Canada

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Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Advanced Nursing Practice option of the Master of Nursing program aims to prepare specialist nurse practitioners (IPS).

In collaborative practice with other health professionals, NPs are authorized to intervene beyond the scope of usual nursing practice. They use various intervention strategies to offer their clientele global direct care, to accompany and guide them in their health experience. They are constantly called upon to make clinical judgments and decisions, which are based on advanced clinical knowledge.

As consultants or educators, they share nursing knowledge, facilitate problem solving, ensure liaison and coordination mechanisms between professionals and the various service partners.

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Advanced Nursing Practice option of the Master of Nursing program aims to prepare specialist nurse practitioners (IPS).

As consultants or educators, they share nursing knowledge, facilitate problem solving, ensure liaison and coordination mechanisms between professionals and the various service partners.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

Bachelor GPA

To be eligible as a regular student for the MSc (Nursing Science), Advanced Nursing Practice option (2-630-1-4), the candidate must:

meet the general eligibility conditions (section XI) of the Academic Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent
have obtained in the 1st cycle an average of at least 3.0 out of 4.3 or the equivalent
be a member in good standing of the OIIQ
have acquired, on March 1 of the current year, clinical experience of a minimum of 3360 hours, as a nurse, during the last 5 years. This clinical experience will count at least 1680 hours in connection with the chosen option: - Primary care: CLSC, GMF, GMF-U, community clinic, CHSLD, where first contact care with the population is provided (the emergency could be considered first line );- Adult care: Hospital centre, specialized adult clinic, emergency;- Mental health: First line, second or third line with a mental health clientele (elderly, adult or pediatric)
experience with an adult clientele is required for the Adult Care and Primary Care options.
hours worked as a CIPS are not valid.
pass the CASPer MC Test (online TECT). Detailed information is available here: admission.umontreal.ca/exam-casper

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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