Master of Nursing – Generalist

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Credential: master's degree
Credits: 33
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Prepare for the future direction of health care. Learn to discern emerging trends, anticipate future health care directions, and provide leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice.

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About Master of Nursing – Generalist

The Master of Nursing – Generalist at Athabasca University is a 33-credit online graduate program designed to elevate your nursing career. Open to registered nurses with a 4-year baccalaureate degree, this program equips you with the skills to identify emerging trends and lead in future health care settings. With three intakes a year and options for course-based or thesis-based routes, you have the flexibility to complete the program within seven years, all while benefiting from the structured pace of online grouped study courses.

Admission requirements

You must be a registered nurse with a 4-year baccalaureate degree to apply to the Master of Nursing – Generalist program.

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Program details

Overview

The MN program prepares you for leadership positions in the health system. It will give you the skills to discern emerging trends and anticipate future health care directions. You will use philosophical considerations, nursing theory, research methods and various tools of analysis to plan, implement, and evaluate your nursing practice.

Why take the Master of Nursing – Generalist?

The Master of Nursing – Generalist will take you to the next level in your nursing career. You will be prepared for the future direction of health care.

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Completion times

You must complete the Master of Nursing – Generalist within 7 years of enrolment.

Courses

In the Master of Nursing – Generalist program, you'll have the choice between a course-based or thesis-based route. The course-based path includes core courses in nursing foundations and inquiry, along with electives and curriculum courses that allow for specialization; the thesis-based route places greater emphasis on research and includes thesis-related courses in addition to core and elective classes.

To complete the program you will need to fulfill all the general requirements of the Master of Education, plus those specific to your focus area.

Our program regulations plans can give you an idea of what courses you need to finish this program. If you're feeling stuck, our academic advisors can help.

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Courses to explore

Below are some of the courses that our students take in this program. Please consult an advisor to confirm any course planning, as some of these courses may not apply to you.

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Career options

Upon completing the Master of Nursing – Generalist program, you'll be well-prepared for leadership roles in various health care settings such as hospitals, public health agencies, or community clinics. Your advanced skills in identifying emerging trends and implementing evidence-based practice could also open doors to roles in nursing education, research, or health care policy development.

Depending on your expertise, some careers may include:

clinical nurse manager
nursing educator
health care consultant
nurse researcher
public health nurse
community health director
hospital administrator
policy analyst in health care
quality improvement manager
case manager

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