MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN)INFORMATION SESSIONUniversity of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus

N E L L Y D . O E L K E , A S S O C I A T E P R O F E S S O RS C H O O L O F N U R S I N G , F A C U L T Y O F H E A L T H & S O C I A L D E V E L O P M E N T

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PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES

• Become familiar with the master of science in nursing program at UBCO.

• Learn about some of the resources available to support you during your studies.

• Hear about current MSN students’ experiences in the program.

• Create excitement about graduate education.

• Inform students about our new PhD program to start in the fall 2020

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WHY GRADUATE EDUCATION?

You may be considering…

• Nursing leadership (e.g., management or leadership in practice)• Nursing education• Research• Considering an academic career and considering pursuing a PhD• Coming to a point in your career where you are ready to do something or

want something more (e.g., pursue further education)

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UBC OKANAGAN’S MSN PROGRAM

Transform health care while expanding your professional practice through clinical, research, and leadership

opportunities.

UBC Okanagan’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides an intimate, student-centered world-class

academic environment. Students gain valuable knowledge in leadership, research, education and policy.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE MSN PROGRAM

• Create, translate and use nursing knowledge in all its forms.• Synthesize and apply diverse perspectives within scholarly nursing research, practice

and knowledge development.• Cultivate advanced ethical reasoning and critical thinking.• Develop advanced skills and strategies for evidence-informed decision making and

practice.• Gain practical experience in the application of healthcare knowledge in diverse

environments.

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DO I HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS?

• Registered Nurse with a baccalaureate degree, normally in nursing.• Minimum overall average of B+ (76%) standing in third and fourth year of

undergraduate courses, with an overall average of A- (80%) in 12 credits of Nursing courses.

• University statistics course, taken within the last five years (Research-based Stream only).

• Competence to pursue studies in the English language

Standard Admission Requirements

Further Evaluation• Academic and professional achievement.• Three letters of reference.• Quality and feasibility of the proposed plan of study.• Curriculum Vitae.• Writing sample.

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IS THE PROGRAM A GOOD FIT FOR ME?Flexible Delivery-to-face courses• Online courses• Intensive face-to-face courses• Online courses

Two Streams

• Research-based• Course-based

• Full-time• Part-time

*Often coursework can be geared to your professional interests, goals and aspirations.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEWCOURSE-BASED STREAM RESEARCH-BASED STREAM

9 credits core* NRSG 500, 504, 505

9 credits core* NRSG 500, 504, 505

12 credits focus courses 6 credits required research courseworkNRSG 506, 507

3 credit elective course 3 credits focus courses Student’s choice

6 credits required CapstonecourseworkNRSG 597

12 credits ThesisNRSG 599

*Face-to-face intensive courses with some online components. All other courses are online with mandatory synchronous sessions.

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PROGRAM – CORE COURSES• NRSG 500: Nursing Knowledge (3 credits)

Historical and contemporary philosophies of science applied to and informed by nursing knowledge.

• NRSG 504: Finding and Integrating Knowledge for Evidence-Informed Practice (3 credits)Development of students’ abilities to find, critique, and synthesize evidence to inform advanced practice in teaching, management, research, and provision of nursing care.

• NRSG 505: Healthcare Policy (3 credits)Analysis, development, implementation, and evaluation of policy in healthcare. Canadian and global issue influencing health policy.

*These are intensive face-to-face courses.

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PROGRAM – CORE COURSES

• NRSG 506: Qualitative Research (3 credits)Understanding the predominant approaches in qualitative research. Knowledge and skills in conducting qualitative research, including methodology, research design, data collection, data analysis, and communication of findings.

• NRSG 507: Quantitative Research (3 credits)Focused on developing knowledge and application of core concepts, methods, and statistical procedures related to quantitative research design and data analysis in health disciplines.

Research Stream

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PROGRAM – FOCUS COURSES

• NRSG 522: Introduction to Nursing Education (3 credits)Issues and trends in nursing education; implications for the teaching practices for nurse educators.

• NRSG 523: Teaching and Learning in Nursing Practice (3 credits)Theory, research and best practices for teaching and learning in nursing practice courses.

• NRSG 542: Nursing Leadership and Issues in Nursing Practice (3 credits)Historical and contemporary nursing leadership; current issues and challenges confronting nursing leaders.

• NRSG 543: Nursing Leadership and Management in Practice (3 credits)Develops essential competencies for management in healthcare leadership positions and integrates evidence-based management concepts into the delivery of quality healthcare to improve health outcomes.

Education & Leadership/Management

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PROGRAM – ELECTIVE COURSES

• UBC Okanagan (when available)Potential options may include Healthcare Ethics, Interprofessional Practice, Issues in Healthy Aging, and Global Health.

• UBC Vancouver• Western Deans’ Agreement: UBC Graduate students in good standing can register in

courses at any of the following universities that are part of the Western Deans’ Agreement:

*In most cases there is an automatic tuition waiver for visiting students from participating universities.*Deadlines for processing Western Deans’ Agreements vary institutionally.

Elective courses available through:

• University of Alberta• Athabasca University• Brandon University• University of Calgary

• University of British Columbia• University of Regina• University of Saskatchewan• University of Northern British

Columbia

• University of Lethbridge• University of Manitoba• Simon Fraser University• University of Victoria

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REQUIRED SCHOLARLY WORK

• Integrative practicum in a chosen area of practice.• Critically analyze, synthesize, and apply advanced knowledge to promote

change/contribute to knowledge development. • Faculty + Practice Mentor

Capstone

Thesis• Design and conduct a research study related to an area of practice, education, or

leadership.• Committee: Supervisor + 2 Committee Members

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE?Program Stream Registration Status Completion Time

Course-basedStream

Full Time 16 monthsPart Time 32 months

Research-based Stream

Full Time 24 monthsPart Time 36 months

Students are highly encouraged to complete their program within two years if Full Time, or three years if Part Time.

All program options require continuous registration registration:• Summer Session – Terms 1 & 2 (May to August) • Winter Session – Term 1 (September to December)• Winter Session – Term 2 (January to April)

PROGRAM PLAN: COURSE-BASED STREAM

*Continuous course registration required until completion.*Includes one elective

Program Year

Registration Status

Summer Session (May/June)

Winter SessionTerm 1

Winter Session Term 2

Year 1 Full Time

NRSG 500: Nursing Knowledge (3)NRSG 504: Evidence Informed Practice (3)

Focus Courses (6)Elective Courses (3)

Focus Courses (6)NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*

Part Time NRSG 504: Evidence Informed Practice (3)

Focus Courses (3)** Focus Courses (3)**

Year 2

Full TimeNRSG 505: Healthcare Policy (3)NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*

NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*

NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*

Part TimeNRSG 500: Nursing Knowledge (3) Focus Courses (3)** Focus Courses (3)**

NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*

Year 3 Part TimeNRSG 505: Healthcare Policy (3)NRSG 597: Capstone Practicum (6)*

Elective Courses (3)

PROGRAM PLAN: THESIS-BASED STREAMProgram Year

Registration Status

Summer Session (May/June)

Winter SessionTerm 1

Winter Session Term 2

Year 1 Full Time

NRSG 500: Nursing Knowledge (3)NRSG 504: Evidence Informed Practice (3)

NRSG 506: Qualitative Research (3)Focus Courses (3)

NRSG 507: Quantitative Research (3)Thesis Proposal (0)

Part TimeNRSG 504: Evidence Informed Practice (3)

NRSG 506: Qualitative Research (3)

NRSG 507: Quantitative Research (3)

Year 2Full Time

NRSG 505: Healthcare Policy (3) NRSG 599: Research Thesis (12)*

NRSG 599: Research Thesis (12)*

Part Time NRSG 500: Nursing Knowledge (3) Focus Courses (3) Thesis Proposal (0)

Year 3 Part TimeNRSG 505: Healthcare Policy (3) NRSG 599: Research

Thesis (12)*NRSG 599: Research Thesis (12)*

* Continuous course registration required until completion.

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SAMPLES OF GRADUATE WORKScholarly Papers/Capstone Projects

• Lauren Crawford: The Implementation of Narcotics, Controlled Drugs and Substances Policy and Procedure at Vancouver Island Health Authority

• Sayla Sellinger: Policy Analysis Related to the Bullying of Nursing Students in the Clinical Setting

• Natalie Murdoch: A Best Practices Review of Simulated Education Approaches to Enhance Collaborative Healthcare

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• Lauren Airth: Understanding mental health experiences of adults 50 years and older living in the Similkameen: A qualitative study using photovoice

• Laura Struik: Reaching Girls Through Social Networking: Is There a New Avenue for Smoking Prevention Messages?

• Jenelle Zerr: Evaluation of a Family Decision Guide

• Angela Romyn: The Vascular Access Transition Experiences of Patients on Hemodialysis

SAMPLES OF GRADUATE WORKResearch Thesis

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APPLICATION PROCESS

• Explore Master of Science in Nursing program options.• Review admission requirements.• Prepare your application.• Apply online, through UBC Okanagan’s College of Graduate Studies.• Ensure all documents are sent to the College of Graduate Studies

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APPLICATION REVIEW

• Applications are reviewed by the School of Nursing’s Graduate Program Committee.

• Admission to the MSN program will be in one of the following categories:

• Unconditional Admission - Applicant meets all admission requirements and all official documentation has been received.

• Conditional Admission - Condition(s) must be met before an offer can be considered final. For example, final documentation showing degree conferred, or submission of academic records from previous institutions, or scores showing English proficiency.

* All admissions offers are sent for Full Time studies. If you wish to take Part Time studies, accept your admissions offer, and then complete and submit a Tuition Schedule “B” form to Graduate Program Coordinator, Kathy Rush.

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• Consult the UBC Okanagan Academic Calendar http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/okanagan/index.cfm?tree=14,339,1032,1272 for information on current tuition and student fees

• MSN students are assessed according to Standard Master’s Degree Programs tuition

• Tuition is due three times per year, at the beginning of Winter Term 1, Winter Term 2 and Summer Term 1

TUITION SCHEDULE: MSN STUDENTS – 2019/2020

Program Instalments per year Minimum # of instalments

Average program length

Full-time (Schedule A) 3 3 16-24 months

Part-time (Schedule B) 3 9 32-36 months

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FINANCIAL SUPPORTScholarship & Funding Opportunities

• Full Time students:• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)• Professional Associations (ex. Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses)

• Part Time students (limited):• Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships• BC Nurses’ Union Bursaries & Funding

*All scholarships are competitive. Please consult with faculty or see website for more information.

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PHD PROGRAM

• PhD program in Nursing approved 2019• Begins in September 2020• Consists of 4 courses and dissertation• More information is available at: https://nursing.ok.ubc.ca/grad/ (click on

the PhD in Nursing tab)

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STUDENT VIDEOS

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