Master of Nursing (Professional Option)

While both degree options are master’s degrees, they differ in several important aspects. The MN Nurse Practitioner Program is a practice-based, 36-credit hour program which prepares students to be accredited Nurse Practitioners. Upon completion of courses, students must successfully complete the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Exam: Family/All Ages. Applicants to the Nurse Practitioner Stream must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse (active practitioner) in a province/territory in Canada (provide proof of current RN licensure)

The MN Professional Stream Program is a 30-credit hour, course-based program, which prepares students to assume clinical and/or professional leadership roles, in advanced practice nursing. Applicants to the Professional Stream option must be licensed to practice as an RN in Canada or in a foreign country.

Successful applicants will:
1. be licensed to practice as a registered nurse (active practitioner) in a province/territory in Canada or in a foreign country
2. have an undergraduate degree in nursing with a minimum "B+" standing (3.3 grade point average)
3. have completed undergraduate level classes in research and statistics
4. have internet access
5. supply three letters of reference (one from a current employer; two from former faculty)|

•Please note that your academic reference should come from someone who can speak to your academic ability, areas of expertise, ability to learn and problem solve, and your suitability for the MN Professional Stream program. They should be able to evaluate your specific skills and potential for success as a student in the program.

•Your managerial reference should be from a manager who you directly report(ed) to. It should not be a peer or colleague – it must be someone who manages you directly and can provide details on your skills and attributes that make you suitable for the MN Professional Stream Program.

6. supply a resume and statement of career goals)
7. have an interview with the Associate Director Graduate Studies

The application form and hard copy reference letter are found at the following URL:  http://dalgrad.dal.ca/prospectivestudents/admissions/. The deadline for receipt of the complete application package for September admission is February 1^st.

How many hours are required for admission to the Master of Nursing Program – Professional Stream Option?

Students in the Master of Nursing Degree, Professional Option, may take one or two courses per term.  Part-time students cannot take more than two 3-credit hour courses per term.

The following table shows course sequencing for full-time and part-time students in the MN Professional Program:

Option 1 (2 Year Course Sequencing)

Option 2 (18-month Course Sequencing)