Master of Nursing (MN)

Program Overview

The University of Manitoba's Master of Nursing program equips nurses with advanced knowledge and skills in leadership, education, or clinical practice. Through a blended delivery format, students choose from three streams: Education, Administration, or Clinical. Graduates are prepared for careers in nursing education, management, or clinical roles, including Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Nursing (MN) program at the University of Manitoba is designed to provide students with the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in leadership roles within nursing practice, education, and administration. Graduates develop advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen domain of nursing and are equipped to promote evidence-based practice, influence healthcare delivery, and advance nursing knowledge.

Outline:

The program provides a blended delivery format, with Winnipeg-based students attending in-person seminars and off-site students participating virtually through MS Teams or Zoom. All students must attend a mandatory two-day in-person orientation in August and the annual Helen Glass Research Symposium in March. The curriculum includes core courses such as Philosophy of Nursing Science, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods in Nursing, Evidence Informed Practice, and Leadership in Advanced Practice Nursing. Students select one of three streams:

• Education stream: Prepares nurses for careers in nursing education as educators with in-depth knowledge of teaching and learning related to nursing practice or nursing education.
• Administration stream: Prepares nurses for leadership roles in nursing management and administration, providing understanding of theories relevant to nursing leadership and organizational practices.
• Clinical stream: Prepares nurses for clinical career opportunities, including Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), as well as other roles within an institution or community setting.
CNSs possess in-depth knowledge in a selected area of clinical practice and advance nursing knowledge, skills, judgment, standards, and program development to enhance patient or client care.

Assessment:

Assessment methods in the program may include:

• Assignments
• Presentations
• Research projects
• Examinations

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members with expertise in nursing research, education, and clinical practice. Students benefit from a supportive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and professional development.

Careers:

Graduates of the MN program can pursue a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Education stream:
• Nurse educator in a clinical or academic setting
• Nursing director
• Chief nursing officer
• Instructor at a faculty/school of nursing
• Administration stream:
• Clinical educator
• Diabetes educator
• Instructor at a faculty/school of nursing
• Clinical stream:
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse practitioner
• Advanced practice nurse
• Nurse manager