Program overview
The Master of Science in Nursing program prepares graduates who possess the knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills aligned with the philosophy, nature, and scope of nursing care for diverse populations in small urban, northern rural, and remote communities.
Students deepen their understanding of the nursing discipline and its connection to healthcare delivery and policy. The program also broadens their perspective on the profession by encouraging collaboration with scholars from other academic units and disciplines, as well as individuals with different professional backgrounds.
All tracks of the Master of Science in Nursing program are delivered via distance learning and are designed for adult learners who do not live in Sudbury. Only the Nurse Practitioner program includes on-site requirements.
Laurentian University offers four research- or clinical practice-focused master’s programs in both English and French. All program outcomes are guided by the four core principles of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) for master’s level nursing education:
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Comprehensive Knowledge: Delivering an exhaustive and substantive understanding of nursing knowledge, along with awareness of complex issues and new perspectives.
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Knowledge Generation & Scholarship: Fostering the ability to contribute to nursing knowledge through systematic inquiry, expansion, knowledge transfer, and scholarship.
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Advanced Clinical Practice: Providing practice-based learning experiences to encourage the application of the best evidence, theories, and expertise in advanced nursing roles.
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Leadership & Collaboration: Preparing students to use advanced skills in communication, collaboration, and consultation to participate in and lead across diverse healthcare contexts.
Note: For all tracks, students will be enrolled in courses across the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.