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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Nursing] From University of Ottawa

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Nursing)

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• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at the  University of Ottawa  is offered as a 6-year teaching program.
• The goal of the doctoral program in nursing is to prepare scientists capable of conducting innovative research that results in new and significant contributions to nursing knowledge.
• The students engage in creative thinking, critical appraisal, and synthesis of scholarly work in their field of interest using a wide range of philosophical, theoretical, and methodological perspectives.
• Evidence-informed decision making in nursing and health care
• Sociopolitical, educational and historic contexts of nursing
• Nursing practice and delivery systems
• The course units are selected based on the student's needs.
• Students are responsible for ensuring they have met all of the thesis requirements.
• The student to faculty ratio is 16:1 which bridges the gap between faculty and students.
• Chief Nursing Officer
• Assistant Nursing Officer
• Rehabilitation Specialist, Critical Care Nurse
• Paramedic Nurse, Nurse Manager
• Educator/Instructor/Lecturer and Community Health Specialist, etc with an average salary of 76,475 USD per year.

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Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

• For CGPA, Students have to submit/ request official transcripts from the university where they completed/ are completed their degree.
• Must write a letter of intent and submit a resume.
• Need to have maintained a CGPA of at least 7.7/10 to be invited for an interview.
• Students must hold a master’s degree with an average of 75%.
• Students applying to the clinical program will be required to attend an interview with clinical faculty prior to being accepted for admission.

English Language proficiency:

• Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
• Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
• Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required  IELTS  or  TOEFL  test scores.

The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide.

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Required Document List

The Documents required are:

• Higher Secondary School Certificate  -  The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the higher secondary education.
• Financial Documentation -  The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
• Letter of Recommendation -  This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
• Statement of Purpose -  This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
• Resume/CV -  This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
• English Language Requirement Scores like  TOEFL ,  IELTS ,..etc.

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PhD in Nursing (Online)

Launched in 2008, the Queen's Nursing doctoral degree has an online and in-person blended delivery model. Our experienced faculty use both synchronous and asynchronous teaching modalities to lead small graduate seminars, engaging you in a lively, critical examination of philosophy, policy and theory while you delve into your own areas of research interests.

This innovative research program will not only give you the tools you need to become an expert in clinical, theoretical, and health system issues, but it will also prepare you for a career as a leader in health research, nursing education, clinical practice, and health care administration.

Questions? Contact the graduate nursing office →

Program overview, general information.

Our PhD program consists of six courses, five in the first year and one in the second year. There are three mandatory on-site intensive weeks ranging from 5-10 days in length, normally held in early September, mid-January, and early May of the first year of the program. After the intensive weeks, the courses continue with weekly online seminars.

Following the completion of the first-year courses, students will write the comprehensive exam and then take the sixth and final course which is designed to support students in developing a thesis proposal. After a successful oral examination of the thesis proposal, students submit their project for ethics review and then proceed to data collection, analysis, and writing. The thesis requires independent, original research and makes up at least two-thirds of the time normally required for the program.

Upper year students are expected to visit campus at least once per year, normally coinciding with the annual student research conference in spring (usually May); students are required to attend the final thesis examination in person. Nurtured by close mentoring relationships with faculty supervisors, the Queen’s model is to ensure graduate students present and publish their research, and normally complete their program in 4 years.

Additional Resources

• School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (SGSPA)
• SGSPA Academic Calendar
• SGSPA Academic Calendar - Nursing Section
• Society of Graduate and Professional Students
• Queen’s Nursing and Health Research
• Queen’s Collaboration for Health Care Quality (QcHcQ)

Interprofessional Education

Interprofessional education is essential to equip health professional students with the knowledge, expertise, and fundamental values required for collaborative practice. Learn more about how Queen’s Faculty of Health Sciences supports interprofessional education .

• Mandatory o nsite residency in September
• NURS 901: Philosophy of Nursing Science   (online)
• NURS 902: Qualitative Research Methods (online)
• NURS 999: Thesis Research (independently with PhD supervisor) 
• Mandatory o nsite residency in January
• NURS 900: Advanced Statistics and Analytic Techniques (online)
• NURS 903: Advanced Quantitative Measurement, Methods and Design (online)
• NURS 999: Thesis Research (independently with supervisor)

Spring/Summer:

• Mandatory o nsite residency in May (includes NURS 905)
• NURS 905: Nursing, Health Services and Public Policy in Canada  
• Prepare for comprehensive exam (independently with supervisor)
• Write c omprehensive examinations in early fall
• NURS 906: Thesis Seminar Course   (online)
• NURS 999: Thesis Research   (independently with supervisor)
• Graduate Research Day (May)
• Oral t hesis proposal exam late summer/early fall

Year 3/Year 4

• Participate in Graduate Student Research Day each spring
• Final oral t hesis exam, onsite at the end of fourth year

For more course information please visit the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs Academic Calendar .

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International student resources, funding & awards, indigenous applicants.

Deadline to apply: Applications for Fall 2025 are due February 1, 2025.

Applications to all graduate programs are made through the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs starting in September for admission the following year.

Please note, only complete applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Program Committee in the School of Nursing.

Academic Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing science or equivalent, and a b accalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited university.
• Minimum overall average equivalent to B+.
• Two academic letters of reference (e.g. course professors).
• Statement of Interest  (see Additional Required Information tab).
• We strongly encourage applicants to contact  potential supervisors before applying.
• Applicants without an baccalaureate degree in nursing will be considered, but are strongly encouraged to contact the program prior to applying.

Additional Required Information

In addition to the online application submitted to the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, the following documents must be submitted to [email protected] :  

• Describe your research experience to date (e.g. grants, publications, unpublished studies). Max. 250 words.
• Describe your proposed plan of research. What problem do you plan to address and why? What is its importance to the discipline? Describe a possible study design (e.g. framework, methodology). Max. 400 words.
• Describe how you have advocated for health equity, diversity, inclusion, indigeneity, and/or accessibility (EDIIA) within the healthcare system. How has your experience influenced your career path and other pursuits to this point? Max. 300 words.
• What will be your strategy in your personal and professional life to manage the time commitment this program requires? This can include any academic accommodations that you plan to request. Max. 250 words.
• Proof of registration as a nurse in local province or own country; and
• Curriculum Vitae .

International Applicants

The required  b accalaureate degree in nursing must be equivalent to a 4-year Canadian program.

In addition to the academic requirements, applicants must provide:

Proof of registration as a registered nurse in own country (will not be required to register with College of Nurses of Ontario). International students who are not registered in Ontario will be unable to conduct thesis research that requires registration;

Proficiency in English . Applicants whose first language is not English or who have not recently studied for at least one complete year at a post-secondary institution where English is the official language of instruction, will be required to obtain satisfactory results in an English language proficiency test, as part of the application process, and before their application will be considered complete.

Please visit the   School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am an international student who is not registered with the college of nurses of ontario, can i still apply.

As an international applicant you are not required to be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, but must be registered as a nurse in your own country.  If you are not registered as a nurse in Ontario during the program you will be unable to conduct thesis research that requires registration.  This limitation on thesis research topics should be considered and discussed with a potential thesis supervisor prior to submitting your application.

Can I take the program part-time?

No, this is a full-time program only. Most of the course work involved in the program occurs in the first year and most classes are organized for Mondays and Tuesdays.

How do I decide on a thesis supervisor?

The decision on a supervisor is made by the Graduate Program Committee, following discussions between you and a potential faculty supervisor. A faculty member must be able to supervise thesis research in your area of interest and be willing to do so, given their current work commitments. It is recommended that you review profiles of faculty members on the  School of Nursing website  to determine if there is someone who conducts research in your area.

Do I have to have a thesis topic before I come?

Normally, you should have a general area of research interest before you begin the program, but a specific thesis topic is developed as you engage in course work and discussions with your thesis supervisor. We encourage applicants to reach out to a potential supervisor(s) at the time of your application. This will allow for a smoother facilitation of matching applicants with supervisors. 

Are there scholarships available?

The Graduate Program Committee nominates individual applicants and students for internal scholarships and awards for which they are eligible. In order to be considered for awards in the first year, your application should be completed by February 1st. You are also encouraged to apply for external scholarships and fellowships as early as possible, as some of these may then be available to you during your first year of study. These are often offered by professional organizations or associations in nursing. You may also have the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant and/or research assistant.   Contact us  if you would like more information about potential external funding. 

My experience as a student in the Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing was so many things. The courses were taught by brilliant professors who are experts in the subject matter. I learned the fundamental skills necessary to be a successful researcher and academic. The program encourages dissemination of student research and provides opportunities for national and international networking. After completing the program, I was recruited for a tenure-track faculty position at my university of choice. I have a career that I love and the knowledge and ability to help make a difference.

Amanda Vandyk , RN, PHD (Queen’s 2013) Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Ottawa

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Graduate Program Information

For more information about graduate programs in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, please use the appropriate contact below:

MN-LPNP Program Tel: 519-661-2111 x882440 Email: [email protected]

Other Nursing Programs Tel: 519-661-2111 x83409 Email: [email protected]

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program prepares nurse scientists to conduct research and to assume major roles in the development, evaluation, and dissemination of knowledge about issues of interest to nursing. Acculturated into an academic environment that embodies scholarship, graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers as researchers and educators in both academic and/or healthcare settings.

Students benefit from small classes and excellent access to world-class professors with varied expertise. Nurtured by close mentoring relationships with faculty advisors, students in the doctoral program engage early and continuously in research under the supervision of an advisory committee.

The program emphasizes openness to, and respect for, multiple ways of knowing, living, and being healthy, and valuing of varied philosophical, epistemological, and theoretical viewpoints. The program is closely linked with the research programs of faculty members and is designed for completion in four to five years of full-time study. Please note that applicants to the PhD program are encouraged to contact individual faculty members to discuss their research interests and potential research projects. Applicants to the PhD program must have an agreement for supervision in place to be offered admission to the program.

The PhD program is ideal for students with a strong interest and demonstrated excellence in research as they consider pursuing an advanced career in research, academia, and/or organizational leadership in healthcare and professional settings. Graduates of the PhD program are prepared to engage in advanced roles, such as:

• Senior leadership roles in academia and healthcare organizations
• Educator roles in both academic/or healthcare settings
• Private industry (e.g., research scientist, consultant, policy development)

The PhD program offers master’s-prepared registered nurses who are seeking a doctoral degree the opportunity to engage and advance their research and scholarly inquiry within their area of research interest that is linked with both the school’s and faculty’s area of research expertise.

Students in the PhD program will work with their supervisor(s) to develop a research proposal. Information about the strategic research themes in the School of Nursing can be found at https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/research/index.html .

Program Objectives

Graduate of the PhD program will:

• Understand the theoretical foundations of nursing science
• Design and conduct research relevant to significant problems in the discipline of nursing
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethical inquiry for the advancement of knowledge in the discipline, and value different approaches to knowledge generation for the discipline

The deadline to apply for the PhD program is February 1 . All application documents (i.e., transcripts, letters of reference, and supplemental materials) must be received by the deadline. Review of complete application files begins after February 1 and continues until spaces in each program are filled. Late applications will only be reviewed if space remains in the program. Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed, and it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application file is complete.

Admission Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing (e.g., BScN, BSN, BN). Internationally educated nurses may be asked to submit a World Evaluation Services (WES) report to confirm degree equivalence to those accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN)
• Completion of a master's degree in nursing or other health care related field
• Admission averages are based on grades from the applicant's master's program
• Applicants may contact potential supervisors directly, providing them with a CV, master's transcript and a brief description of the applicant's research interests
• Applicants from non-thesis master's programs will also be considered but may be asked to complete a qualifying research project early in their program of study
• PhD applicants may be required to attend an interview with a panel of core faculty as part of the application process
• Canadian applicants must be registered with their provincial nursing regulatory body as a Registered Nurse (RN) with no practice restrictions
• Meet English language proficiency requirements
• Show proof of RN registration in their home country
• International students enrolled in the PhD program are not required to hold registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) , provided they are currently qualified to practice nursing in their home country. Prospective students must provide this information when applying to the program. Students who do not hold a CNO license will not be permitted to enroll in courses that include a clinical practice component or supervise undergraduate students in clinical practice.

Application Requirements

• Referees are contacted after their names are submitted in the online application
• Transcripts of all postsecondary coursework (including bachelor’s degree in nursing)
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• The applicant should explain their reasoning for pursuing this program of study
• Maximum length: Four double-spaced pages
• Supplemental Application Form (PDF)
• Supervisory agreement
• Writing sample (e.g., master's thesis, published papers, course paper, manuscripts)

Review of Applications and Offers of Admission

The Graduate Program Admissions Committee reviews all applications meeting the minimum academic average of 78% (B+) and determines whether to offer admission based on a number of factors, including:

• Past academic achievement
• Quality of referee assessments
• Clarity and fit of the applicant’s written goals with the program goals
• Alignment of the applicant's research interests with the School's areas of strength
• Evidence of engagement in professional activities
• Evidence of leadership
• Quality of oral and/or written communication

Applications will not be reviewed until a supervisory agreement has been submitted. Offers of admission are made as applications are considered, with the first offers being made in April. Successful applicants may accept their offers of admission online.

Course Work

PhD students normally complete all course work requirements within 16 to 24 months of initial registration, although this varies depending on the student’s substantive focus and knowledge prior to entering the program.

Core Courses (all required)

• Nursing 9681: Philosophy of Nursing Science
• Nursing 9683: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
• Nursing 9684: Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology

Students in the PhD program may be required to take additional courses to support their research at the recommendation of their supervisor/advisory committee.

For more detailed information about graduate courses offerings in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, visit the Course Offerings page.

Other Required Courses

In consultation with their supervisor(s) and advisory committee, students may be required to enroll in additional courses to complement and broaden their understanding of the state of the science within their chosen field of study. These courses must be at or above the 9000-level and may be taken from within the School of Nursing or from other departments.

A limited number of graduate courses may be taken at other universities with approval from the supervisor(s) and advisory committee and the chair of the graduate program. An agreement among Ontario universities allows a Western student to take a course as a ‘guest’ at another Ontario university without paying additional tuition fees. For more information about this option, please contact the graduate programs assistant.

Doctoral Seminar

Students in the PhD program are required to participate in at least three terms of doctoral seminar to complete the doctoral seminar milestone. Generally, students will participate in doctoral seminar during the fall and winter terms of their first year, and the fall term of second year. Students are welcome to attend doctoral seminars even after they have completed the seminar milestone.

Dissertation Research

All PhD students must undertake an independent research study that advances the knowledge within their field of study. To ensure adequate mentoring during this process, the focus of the student’s dissertation must align with the supervisor’s program of research and expertise. Three program milestones related to the dissertation (i.e., coursework, proposal, and final dissertation) must be successfully completed.

Supervisor(s) and Advisory Committee

Students are admitted to the PhD program in part based on having a supervisory agreement in place with a faculty member(s). After admission, an advisory committee, which is comprised of the student’s supervisor(s) and other faculty advisors, is formed. Decisions about the composition of this committee are made in consultation with the student’s supervisor(s) with the goal of ensuring that the student has access to the necessary breadth of expertise to successfully complete the PhD degree requirements.

The Government of Canada recently announced a cap on new study permits . We have been assured that this cap will not affect incoming Master’s or Doctoral applicants.

If you have any immigration-related questions, Western International’s immigration advisors are happy to help. Please visit Western International’s website , make an appointment with an advisor,  or contact the advising team at [email protected] .

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Dave Holmes, PhD, RN, FAAN

Professor and university research chair.

I am Professor and University Research Chair at the University of Ottawa, School of Nursing (Ottawa, Canada) and also Researcher at Institut national de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel (Montréal, Canada) and The Royal Ottawa Hospital Research Center (Ottawa, Canada). After completing my B.Sc. (Ottawa, 1991), M.Sc. (Montreal, 1998) and Ph.D. (Montreal, 2002) in Nursing, I have completed a CIHR post-doctoral fellowship in Health Care, Technology and Place at the University of Toronto (2003). To date, I have received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, to conduct my research program on risk management in the fields of public health and forensic nursing. Most of my works, comments, essays, analyses and empirical research are based on the poststructuralist works of Deleuze & Guattari and Michel Foucault. My works have been published in top-tier journals in nursing, criminology, sociology and medicine. To this day, I have published over 200 articles in peer reviewed journals and 55 book chapters. I am co-editor of Critical Interventions in the Ethics of Health Care (Routledge – April 2009), Abjectly Boundless: Boundaries, Bodies and Health Care (Routledge – January 2010), (Re)Thinking Violence in Health Care Settings: A Critical Approach (Routledge – December 2011), Power and the Psychiatric Apparatus (Routledge – March 2014) and, Radical Sex Between Men: Assembling Desiring-Machines (Routledge – September 2017). I am also Founding Editor-in-Chief of APORIA – The Nursing Journal (2011-2021). I have presented at numerous national and international conferences and was appointed as Honorary Visiting Professor in Australia, Canada, Indonesia, the United States and the United Kingdom. I am a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (2019) and the Canadian Academy of Nursing (2021). In December 2020, I have been recognized as one of the top 2% most cited researchers (since 1965) in the world by Stanford University. As of November 3rd, 2022 (last update by Stanford University), this recognition is still in effect.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing

Memorial University's Faculty of Nursing launched its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program in September 2013.

The aim of the program is to educate our next generation of nurse researchers and scholars as leaders in nursing practice, education, research, administration, and policy.

The PhD program will influence nursing practice, improve care, and promote positive patient/client outcomes.

The next entry to the PhD program is  September 2026 . Applications are due by January 31 2026.

Program Overview

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing is offered in areas reflective of the strength and expertise of current faculty members in the Faculty of Nursing. All students are required to be on site in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, for the first six semesters (i.e., two academic years).  The program's curriculum consists of a minimum of six courses, two internships, graduate seminars, and a dissertation.

Faculty Profiles

The following faculty members may be available to act as supervisors or co-supervisors. 

Karen Parsons, BN (Memorial), MN (Memorial), PhD (Rush), RN

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Dr. Parsons' research expertise is in the area of aging and the older adult. Although she is interested in many aspects of healthy aging, she is primarily interested in the older adult's experience with age-associated memory loss and mild cognitive impairment.

Dr. Parsons is also interested in the area of family care giving for the older adult especially families caring for frail older adults and those with dementia of the Alzheimer's type. She is currently planning to explore innovative teaching strategies with undergraduate students as a means to increase interest and improve attitudes toward caring for the older adult. Methodologically her expertise is in qualitative research, particularly hermeneutic phenomenology, but she also has experience in grounded theory. 

Kimberly Jarvis, BN (Memorial), MN (Memorial), PhD (Alberta), RN

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Kimberly has been engaged in nursing education and research in Qatar, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Canada for more than 10 years. Her clinical practice is community/public health. She joined the Faculty of Nursing at Memorial University in 2018. Her research focuses on the intersection of culturally entangled practices and gendered roles that have marginalizing consequences for women, particularly upon a woman’s sexual and reproductive health. She endeavors to understand, measure and evaluate these issues so to effect change in health care practice and social policy. Kimberly conducts her research in both a Canadian and sub Saharan African context employing critical qualitative approaches. 

April Pike, BN (Memorial), MN (Memorial), PhD (Memorial), RN

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Dr. Pike's program of research and practice are in the field of genetics and risk, simulation and cardiovascular disease.  She has been involved in several studies related to the psychosocial aspects of living with genetic conditions, including arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and familial colorectal cancer type X (FCCTX).   

Dr. Pike has received grants from several funding agencies including Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) Office of the Public Engagement, MUN School of Nursing (MUNSON), Association of Registered Nurses, Atlantic Regional Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Newfoundland and Labrador Healthy Aging Research Program and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.  She is currently the Co- Principal Investigator on a research project (MUN Seed, Bridge and Multidisciplinary Fund) dealing with fostering success on the NCLEX-RN, as well as a Co-Investigator on a Teaching and Learning Grant involved in exploring the integration of high fidelity simulation into the undergraduate nursing curricula.      

Dr. Pike has expertise in qualitative health research methods, grounded theory and phenomenology.       

Joy Maddigan, BN (Memorial), MN (Memorial), PhD (Calgary), RN

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Dr. Maddigan’s research interests are interdisciplinary, primarily practice-based and focused on mental health and illness; particularly the quality of life and recovery outcomes for those who suffer from early psychosis. Using mixed methods approaches to better understand the recovery milestones and experiences of individuals and families, Joy’s research goals include fostering a greater understanding of the therapeutic work of psychiatric mental health nurses and the impact of their work on the health of the population.

Joy is currently concluding a pilot study that examined the feasibility of implementing a ten-year follow up study of individuals and families who participated in the early psychosis program of Eastern Health. Applications for funding the long term study are being explored. In addition development work is underway on a study to examine the effect of an illness beliefs intervention on the short term recovery outcomes of individuals who have experiences a first episode of psychosis. Involving clinical nurses in research on nursing practices is a developing but important part of Joy’s emerging program of research.    

Julia Lukewich, BNSc (Queens), PhD (Queens), RN

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Dr. Lukewich is a leader in her field of research, which is focused on improving delivery of primary healthcare across Canada through the optimization of family practice nursing within team-based models of primary care. Her program of research is supported by a number of provincial and national research grants, including several from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). She is leading a variety of research projects concentrated on better understanding which organizational strategies best support the integration and optimization of nursing within primary care, with a particular focus on chronic disease management.

Many of her research projects involve close collaboration with community and government partners in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada. Most notably, Dr. Lukewich successfully led a pan-Canadian team of expert researchers and nursing leaders, in partnership with the Canadian Nurses Association, Canadian Family Practice Nurses Association, and the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, in the development of national competencies for registered nurses in primary care. In June 2020, she began her tenure as President of the Canadian Family Practice Nurses Association, where she will provide a voice and mentorship for nurses in primary care across Canada, set and support the strategic direction of the association, and ensure excellence in governance.

Dr. Lukewich has expertise in quantitative research methods, including cross-sectional designs, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and secondary data analysis. She has a strong record of publication and has been the recipient of several awards/recognitions acknowledging her academic impacts. Dr. Lukewich’s research has tremendous value for patients, healthcare providers, policy-makers, employers, and educators in our province and across the country. 

Ahtisham Younas, BN (Shifa College of Nursing), MN (Memorial), PhD (Memorial)

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Dr. Ahtisham Younas is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Nursing, Memorial University of Newfoundland. Ahtisham’s program of research has two streams.

The first stream focuses on developing nurses/nursing students’ caring and behavioural competencies (e.g., social justice, compassion, self-awareness, ethical sensitivity, ethical decision-making, and caregiving) to improve compassionate and person-centered care for marginalized and underserved populations such as immigrants and minority populations, individuals with homelessness, and 2SLGBTQIA+ populations.

The second stream focuses on understanding and addressing the impact of social and structural determinants on health and social care and self-management of the marginalized and underserved populations.

Ahtisham is a research methodologist with expertise in mixed methods, Q-methodology, implementation science, advanced quantitative and qualitative methodologies, scoping, integrative, mixed methods, and qualitative research reviews.

He engages in global health, social, and nursing research and has collaborated on a wide range of projects in Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Denmark, Colombia, Australia, Pakistan, and the Philippines.

Ahtisham has an extensive publication record with over 120 peer-reviewed empirical, theoretical, and review articles in top-tier clinical and methodological journals. He is ad-hoc peer reviewer for over 75 international journals and serves on the editorial board of  Journal of Advanced Nursing ,  International Nursing Review , and  BMC Medical Research Methodology . He is the Editor-in-Chief of  Creative Nursing  (a Sage journal), an Associate Editor for  Heliyon Nursing & Health Professions  (Cell Press-Elsevier journal), and Associate Editor for  Humanities and Social Sciences Communication  (Nature journal).

Kathleen Stevens, BN (Memorial), MN (Memorial), PhD (Memorial)

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Kathleen Stevens’ program of research is focused on self-management and nursing education. She is particularly interested in preventative foot health and foot self-management interventions, and diabetes with the goal of preventing skin breakdown and devastating complications such as foot ulceration and amputation. Her interest in nursing education research is broad and includes Strengths-Based Nursing, teaching strategies, situational judgement testing and nursing admissions criteria, and peer mentoring. She is currently leading several funded research projects.

Stevens is a leader in foot health and diabetes at the provincial and national level. She is a member of the executive of the Newfoundland and Labrador Advanced Foot Care Special Interest Group. She has been involved with the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses Association as a Board Member for six years. Dr. Stevens is involved in multi-disciplinary work as a member of Wounds Canada. Through this organization she is a member of the working group updating the Best Practice Recommendations for the Diabetic Foot, the Diabetic Foot Committee, and the Diabetic Foot Task Force.

Dr. Stevens is a mixed-methods and patient-oriented researcher with expertise in quantitative and qualitative methods. Dr. Stevens has a growing record of published articles both in local publications and in peer reviewed journals. Through her research and service she endeavors to impact health policy, implement knowledge translation initiatives that reduce diabetic foot complications, and improve nursing education and the student experience.  

Robin D. Burry , BScN (University of Ottawa), MN (USQ, Australia), PhD (University of Ottawa)

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Robin D. Burry is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at Memorial University of Newfoundland. In her 23 years as a registered nurse, she has held a variety of clinical and administrative roles and been responsible for the implementation and evaluation of multiple system wide change initiatives. Her program of research focuses on new graduate nurses' transition to practice, their mental health and well-being, and associated supportive processes such as mentorship. Robin employs both qualitative and quantitative methods in her research and is the principal investigator of several funded projects focused on making connections between system processes and outcomes at the level of the organization, patient, and nurse. Robin welcomes the opportunity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students to assist them reach their nursing, research, and academic goals.

Expertise and areas of interest : New graduate nurses, transition to practice, mentorship, organizational and professional socialization, nursing recruitment, retention and recognition, qualitative and quantitative research methods, interpretive description, secondary data analysis, systematic reviews, quality improvement and program evaluation.

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Object and method of psychology. Historical perspective. Nervous system, consciousness. Sensory processes, perception, cognition, memory, la... + Read More

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Michelle completed her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University and Masters of Nursing at the University of Ottawa. She has been a nursing professor at Algonquin College since 2001, and works in both the Registered Practical Nursing Program, and Collaborative University of Ottawa Baccalaureate Nursing Program. Clinically, Michelle has worked primarily with adults in medical/surgical and critical care settings, and has international clinical nursing experience from working in the United States, England and Canada. Michelle is currently working as a simulation lab coordinator for the nursing programs, and is involved in teaching and research related to interprofessional education.

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Graduate Diploma Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners

• Degree offered: Graduate Diploma
• Registration status options: Full-time; Part-time
• with coursework (3 full-time terms; 12 consecutive months)
• Academic units: Faculty of Health Sciences , School of Nursing .

Program Description

The goal of the program is to educate enrolled nurses for an advanced practice role as a primary health care nurse practitioner (NP). The graduates of this program are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care as nurse practitioners in various primary health care settings.

The program provides rigorous academic preparation based on theory, research, and practice to address health-related phenomena experienced by individuals, families, groups and communities.

The Diploma is offered as a post master’s degree option.

Courses are offered using a combination of face-to-face and distance modalities. Each student is assigned a clinic placement in Eastern Ontario (Ottawa and surrounding regions). Graduate students must arrange their own transportation to their placements.

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Master of Science Nursing (MSc)
• Master of Science Nursing Specialization in Women's Studies (MSc)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Nursing (PhD)

Learning Outcomes

The School of Nursing is committed to assisting students to achieve the following objectives:

• Synthesize complex health information using advanced diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• Critically appraise current evidence to support best practices.
• Provide comprehensive evidence based on primary health care to clients and families across the lifespan applying clinical, theoretical and research knowledge.
• Evaluate existing community level primary health care programs and develop new programs to meet the primary health care needs of the community.
• Evaluate and influence policies affecting the health of the community.
• Practice autonomously within a collaborative, interprofessional model to promote client health.
• Deliver primary health care utilizing the roles (researcher, educator, and leader, collaborator, and change agent) recognized as advanced nursing practice.

Fees and Funding

• Program fees:

The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program are available under the section Finance your studies .

International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption .

• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.
• Programs are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

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For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the  specific requirements  webpage.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• An honours bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related discipline (e.g. education, health administration, public health) with a minimum overall average of 70% (B) calculated in accordance with the graduate studies guidelines; and
• A master’s or a doctorate’s degree in nursing with a minimum overall average of 70% (B) calculated in accordance with the graduate studies guidelines.

Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

• Hold a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Have the equivalent of two years nursing practice (3,640 hours) as a registered nurse within the last five years.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.

Language tests recognized by the University of Ottawa:

• TOEFL: 550 (paper-based) – 79-80 (internet-based); or
• IELTS: 6.5 Overall – 5.0 Individual (paper-based or internet-based); or
• An equivalent language test .
• Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests.
• Information on language requirements and tests can be found in Section A-3.e) of the General Regulations.
• The admission requirements listed above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.
• Admissions are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• Please note that all students admitted to the School of Nursing must comply with the  immunization regulations of the Faculty of Health Sciences  - (immunization, CPR) prior to enrollment.

Graduate Diploma

Students must meet the following requirements:

This course is divided into two segments (1 in autumn, 1 in winter) equivalent to 1.5 cr. each.

Each student is assigned a clinic placement in Eastern Ontario (Ottawa and surrounding regions). Graduate students must arrange their own transportation to their placements.

Enrolment in NSG 5401 requires full-time status, even when admitted to part-time status.

Minimum Requirements

The passing grade in all courses is B.

Students who fail two courses or the same course twice or  NSG 5401  must withdraw.

Research Fields & Facilities

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa is among Canada’s top 10 research universities.

uOttawa focuses research strengths and efforts in four Strategic Areas of Research:

• Creating a sustainable environment
• Advancing just societies
• Shaping the digital world
• Enabling lifelong health and wellness

With cutting-edge research, our graduate students, researchers and educators strongly influence national and international priorities.

Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences

Research at the Faculty involves many important aspects of health, including women's health, health in the elderly, health needs of francophones in a minority context, Aboriginal health, physical activity and health, multiple interventions in population health, palliative care, rehabilitation and functional autonomy, health and technology, and evidence based practice.

The Faculty of Health Sciences is involved in the following Research Centres and Institutes:

• LIFE Research Institute
• Music and Health Research Institute
• Centre for Research on Health and Nursing
• Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health

The Faculty of Health Sciences has strong collaborations with the region’s hospital-affiliated research institutes:

• The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
• The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute
• The Bruyère Research Institute
• The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research
• L’Institut du Savoir Montfort
• University of Ottawa Heart Institute

For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb . 

IMPORTANT: Candidates and students looking for professors to supervise their thesis or research project can also consult the website of the faculty or department of their program of choice. Uniweb does not list all professors authorized to supervise research projects at the University of Ottawa.

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NSG 5130 Development of Knowledge and Theory in Nursing as a Discipline (3 units)

Prevailing nursing conceptualizations and their links to practice, research and education. Historical development and structure of contemporary nursing knowledge. Critique of middle-range theories appropriate to the study of nursing phenomena.

Course Component: Lecture

NSG 5140 Research Methods in Nursing (3 units)

Critical appraisal of research in nursing. Methodological issues related to research problem conceptualization; design selection; sampling; instrument development; data management and analysis. Creation of a nursing research proposal.

Prerequisite: NSG 5130 .

NSG 5192 Statistical Analysis in Nursing (3 units)

Introduction to the planning, analysis and interpretation of quantitative research in nursing including: analysis of inferential statistics; analysis of variance and covariance; and linear regression.

NSG 5215 Advanced Nursing Practice in Health Care (3 units)

Nurses' role in advanced nursing practice. Theoretical foundations, concepts and strategies associated with caring for patients and their families, the public and communities.

NSG 5130 is corequisite to NSG 5215 .

NSG 5216 Practicum: Advanced Nursing Practice in Health Care (3 units)

Clinical practicum as a consultant, educator, researcher, leader and clinician.

Course Component: Work Term

Prerequisite: NSG 5215 .

NSG 5350 Pathophysiology for the Nurse Practitioner (3 units)

Examine theoretical and practice related concepts in pathophysiology as a basis for advanced nursing practice. Explore alterations in physiological function with an emphasis on age-related, acute, episodic, and chronic conditions found in primary health care practice. Seminar: 3 hours/week.

Course for PHCNP students only.

NSG 53501 Pathophysiology for the Nurse Practitioner (Part 1 of 2)

Examine theoretical and practice related concepts in pathophysiology as a basis for advanced nursing practice. Explore alterations in physiological function with an emphasis on age-related, acute, episodic, and chronic conditions found in primary health care practice. Seminar: 3 hours/week. (Part 1 of 2)

NSG 53502 Pathophysiology for the Nurse Practitioner (Part 2 of 2) (3 units)

Examine theoretical and practice related concepts in pathophysiology as a basis for advanced nursing practice. Explore alterations in physiological function with an emphasis on age-related, acute, episodic, and chronic conditions found in primary health care practice. Seminar: 3 hours/week. (Part 2 of 2)

Prerequisite: NSG 53501 . Course for PHCNP students only.

NSG 5360 Roles and Responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner (3 units)

Compare and contrast advanced practice nursing and related frameworks to develop, integrate, sustain, and evaluate the role of the nurse practitioner within primary health care. Critically analyze and develop strategies to implement advanced practice nursing competencies with a focus on the community. Seminar: 3 hours/week.

NSG 53601 Roles and Responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner (Part 1 of 2)

Compare and contrast advanced practice nursing and related frameworks to develop, integrate, sustain, and evaluate the role of the nurse practitioner within primary health care. Critically analyze and develop strategies to implement advanced practice nursing competencies with a focus on the community. Seminar: 3 hours/week. Course for PHCNP students only. (Part 1 of 2)

NSG 53602 Roles and Responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner (Part 2 of 2) (3 units)

Compare and contrast advanced practice nursing and related frameworks to develop, integrate, sustain, and evaluate the role of the nurse practitioner within primary health care. Critically analyze and develop strategies to implement advanced practice nursing competencies with a focus on the community. Seminar: 3 hours/week. Course for PHCNP students only. (Part 2 of 2)

Prerequisite: NSG 53601 . Course for PHCNP students only.

NSG 5370 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis I (3 units)

Analyze and critique concepts and frameworks essential to advanced health assessment and diagnosis using clinical reasoning skills. Apply clinical, theoretical and research knowledge in comprehensive and focused health assessment for the individual client's diagnostic plan of care. Course for PHCNP students only. Corequisite: NSG 5350 .

NSG 53501 is corequisite to NSG 5370 .

NSG 5375 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis II (3 units)

Integrate knowledge and apply conceptual frameworks integral to advanced health assessment and diagnosis in advanced nursing practice. Demonstrate initiative, responsibility, and accountability in complex decision making for individuals, groups, and/or families within the nurse practitioner scope of practice based on current research findings. Seminar: 3 hours per week. Clinical: 6 hours per week.

Prerequisite: NSG 5370 . Course for PHCNP students only.

NSG 5380 Therapeutics in Primary Health Care I (3 units)

Critically appraise and interpret concepts and frameworks integral to pharmacotherapy, advanced counseling, and complementary therapies for common conditions across the lifespan. Develop, initiate, manage, and evaluate therapeutic plans of care that incorporate client values and acceptability, goals of therapy, analysis of different approaches, pharmacotherapeutic principles. Course for PHCNP students only. Corequisite: NSG 5370 .

NSG 5370 is corequisite to NSG 5380 .

NSG 5385 Therapeutics in Primary Health Care II (3 units)

Integrate conceptual frameworks and evidence underlying the study of pharmacotherapy, advanced counseling, and complementary therapies for complex client situations. Demonstrate substantive initiative, responsibility, and accountability in complex decision making.

Prerequisite: NSG 5380 . NSG 5375 is corequisite to NSG 5385 . Course for PHCNP students only.

NSG 5401 Integrative Practicum (12 units)

Synthesize the competencies essential to advanced nursing practice to provide primary health care for clients across the life span. Demonstrate autonomy, decision-making, and critical analysis of organizational and system issues that influence scope of practice, professional accountability, and outcomes. Course for PHCNP students only.

Prerequisites: NSG 5350 , NSG 5360 , NSG 5370 , NSG 5375 , NSG 5380 and NSG 5385 .

NSG 5530 Étude de la discipline infirmière (3 crédits)

Historique du développement de la discipline infirmière et de l'organisation de son corps de connaissances. Conceptions dominantes et leurs liens avec la recherche, la pratique et la formation dans la discipline. Critique de théories de niveau intermédiaire utiles à l'explication de phénomènes propres à la discipline.

Volet : Cours magistral

NSG 5540 Méthodologie de la recherche en sciences infirmières (3 crédits)

Analyse critique de la recherche dans la discipline infirmière. Éléments méthodologiques reliés à la problématique, la sélection du devis, l'échantillon, l'élaboration d'instruments de mesure, la gestion et l'analyse des données. Développement d'un protocole de recherche en sciences infirmières.

Préalable : NSG 5530 .

NSG 5592 Analyse statistique en sciences infirmières (3 crédits)

Introduction à la planification, l'analyse et l'interprétation des résultats de recherche de type quantitatif en sciences infirmières incluant ce qui suit : analyse de statistiques inférentielles, analyse de variance et de covariance, régression linéaire.

NSG 5615 Soins infirmiers de niveau avancé en soins de santé (3 crédits)

Rôle de l'infirmier.ière en pratique de niveau avancé. Fondements théoriques, concepts et stratégies reliés aux soins des patients et de leurs familles, du public et des communautés.

NSG 5530 est concomitant à NSG 5615 .

NSG 5616 Stage : Soins infirmiers de niveau avancé en soins de santé (3 crédits)

Stage clinique en tant que consultant.e, éducateur.trice, chercheur.se, dirigeant.e et clinicien.ne.

Volet : Stage

Préalable: NSG 5615 .

NSG 5750 Physiopathologie pour infirmières et infirmiers praticiens (3 crédits)

Examen des concepts théoriques et pratiques reliés à la physiopathologie comme fondement de la pratique de niveau avancé des soins infirmiers. Exploration des changements aux fonctions physiologiques en mettant l'accent sur les modifications liées à l'âge, aux troubles aigus, épisodiques et chroniques rencontrés dans la pratique en soins de santé primaires. Séminaire : 3 heures / semaine.

Cours pour étudiants CSSPIIP seulement.

NSG 57501 Physiopathologie pour infirmières et infirmiers praticiens (Partie 1 de 2)

Examen des concepts théoriques et pratiques reliés à la physiopathologie comme fondement de la pratique de niveau avancé des soins infirmiers. Exploration des changements aux fonctions physiologiques en mettant l'accent sur les modifications liées à l'âge, aux troubles aigus, épisodiques et chroniques rencontrés dans la pratique en soins de santé primaires. Séminaire : 3 heures / semaine. (Partie 1 de 2)

NSG 57502 Physiopathologie pour infirmières et infirmiers praticiens (Partie 2 de 2) (3 crédits)

Examen des concepts théoriques et pratiques reliés à la physiopathologie comme fondement de la pratique de niveau avancé des soins infirmiers. Exploration des changements aux fonctions physiologiques en mettant l'accent sur les modifications liées à l'âge, aux troubles aigus, épisodiques et chroniques rencontrés dans la pratique en soins de santé primaires. Séminaire : 3 heures / semaine. (Partie 2 de 2)

Préalable: NSG 57501 . Cours pour étudiants CSSPIIP seulement.

NSG 5760 Rôles et responsabilités des infirmières et infirmiers praticiens (3 crédits)

Comparaison et mise en contraste des cadres de référence en pratique de soins infirmiers de niveau avancé et d'autres cadres connexes afin de développer, d'intégrer, de soutenir, et d'évaluer le rôle de l'infirmière et de l'infirmier praticiens en soins de santé primaires. Analyse critique et élaboration de stratégies pour la mise en oeuvre de compétences en pratique de soins infirmiers de niveau avancé axés sur la communauté. Séminaire : 3 heures / semaine.

NSG 57601 Rôles et responsabilités des infirmières et infirmiers praticiens (Partie 1 de 2)

Comparaison et mise en contraste des cadres de référence en pratique de soins infirmiers de niveau avancé et d'autres cadres connexes afin de développer, d'intégrer, de soutenir, et d'évaluer le rôle de l'infirmière et de l'infirmier praticiens en soins de santé primaires. Analyse critique et élaboration de stratégies pour la mise en oeuvre de compétences en pratique de soins infirmiers de niveau avancé axés sur la communauté. Séminaire : 3 heures / semaine. (Partie 1 de 2)

Cours réservé aux étudiants en soins de santé primaires.

NSG 57602 Rôles et responsabilités des infirmières et infirmiers praticiens (Partie 2 de 2) (3 crédits)

Comparaison et mise en contraste des cadres de référence en pratique de soins infirmiers de niveau avancé et d'autres cadres connexes afin de développer, d'intégrer, de soutenir, et d'évaluer le rôle de l'infirmière et de l'infirmier praticiens en soins de santé primaires. Analyse critique et élaboration de stratégies pour la mise en oeuvre de compétences en pratique de soins infirmiers de niveau avancé axés sur la communauté. Séminaire : 3 heures / semaine. (Partie 2 de 2)

Préalable: NSG 57601 . Cours réservé aux étudiants en soins de santé primaires.

NSG 5770 Formation avancée en évaluation de la santé et diagnostic I (3 crédits)

Analyse et critique des concepts et des cadres de référence essentiels à la formation avancée en évaluation de la santé et en diagnostic en utilisant des habiletés de raisonnement clinique. Application des connaissances cliniques, théoriques et de recherche à l'évaluation complète de la santé axée sur le diagnostic et le plan de soins individualisé du client. Cours pour étudiantes CSSPIIP seulement. Séminaire : 3 heures par semaine. Clinique : 6 heures par semaine. Concomitant : NSG 5750 .

NSG 57501 est concomitant à NSG 5770 .

NSG 5775 Formation avancée en évaluation de la santé et diagnostic II (3 crédits)

Intégration des connaissances et application des cadres conceptuels comme partie intégrante à l'évaluation de la santé et au diagnostic dans la pratique des soins infirmiers de niveau avancé. Initiative, sens de responsabilité et responsabilisation dans la prise de décisions complexes à l'égard d'individus, de groupes et de familles à l'intérieur du champ de pratique de l'infirmière et infirmier praticiens, lesquelles sont fondées sur l'état des résultats actuels de recherche. Cours pour étudiantes CSSPIIP seulement. Séminaire : 3 heures par semaine. Clinique : 6 heures par semaine.

Préalable : NSG 5770 .

NSG 5780 Méthodes thérapeutiques en soins de santé primaires I (3 crédits)

Évaluation critique et interprétation des concepts et des cadres de référence comme partie intégrante de la pharmacothérapie, du counseling de niveau avancé et des thérapies complémentaires, pour des conditions communes à tous les âges de la vie. Développement, initiation, gestion et évaluation des plans de soins thérapeutiques qui intègrent les valeurs des clients, l'acceptabilité, les buts de la thérapie, l'analyse des différentes approches et les principes de la thérapie pharmacologique. Cours pour étudiantes CSSPIIP seulement. Séminaire : 3 heures par semaine. Clinique : 6 heures par semaine. Concomitant : NSG 5770 .

NSG 5370 est concomitant à NSG 5780 .

NSG 5785 Méthodes thérapeutiques en soins de santé primaires II (3 crédits)

Intégration des cadres conceptuels et des faits sous-jacents à l'étude de la pharmacothérapie, du counseling de niveau avancé et des thérapies complémentaires, pour les situations complexes des clients. Haut niveau d'initiative, de sens des responsabilités, et de responsabilisation en situation de prise de décision complexe. Séminaire : 3 heures par semaine. Clinique : 6 heures par semaine. Cours pour étudiantes CSSPIIP seulement.

Préalable : NSG 5780 . NSG 5775 est concomitant à NSG 5785 .

NSG 5801 Stage d'intégration (12 crédits)

Synthèse des compétences essentielles à la pratique des soins infirmiers de niveau avancé afin de dispenser des soins de santé primaires aux clients à tous les âges de la vie. Autonomie, prise de décision et analyse critique à l'égard des enjeux organisationnels et systémiques qui exercent une influence sur l'étendue de la pratique, la responsabilisation professionnelle et les résultats attendus. Cours pour étudiantes CSSPIIP seulement.

Préalables : NSG 5750 , NSG 5760 , NSG 5770 , NSG 5775 , NSG 5780 et NSG 5785 .

NSG 6115 Design of Multiple Interventions in Community Health (3 units)

Theoretical basis for the design and evaluation of multistrategy and multi-level community health programs. Key design issues including synergies among interventions, intervention adaptation for contextual environment and implementation barriers. Integrated theories, planning tools and evaluation strategies to be discussed, using multiple intervention case studies.

Prerequisites: NSG 5130 , NSG 5140 , NSG 5215 .

NSG 6133 Decision Making in Clinical Practice (3 units)

Examination of decision models as they relate to decision making at the patient, practitioner, and policy maker levels. Study of the patient decision making process. Exploration of decision support strategies and evaluation of practitioner's decision support skills.

NSG 6134 Educator's Role in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 units)

Issues in clinical education in nursing and other practice disciplines. Teaching/learning theories, educational models and strategies for clinical education. Essential elements in identification of learning needs assessment, development of teaching plans for nurses, clients, families, and other health professionals. Formative and summative evaluation principles and methods.

NSG 6135 End of Life Care: Palliative (3 units)

Philosophy and practice of palliative/end of life care across the lifespan and in diverse health settings. Critical examination of theory, research, practice and policy issues related to care of individuals and families facing life threatening illness. Exploration of concepts of death, dying, bereavement within health care systems, culture, and society using an interprofessional approach.

Permission of the Department is required.

NSG 6140 Qualitative Research in Nursing and Health Sciences (3 units)

Advanced qualitative research approaches including data analysis methods used in Nursing and other health disciplines.

Prerequisite: NSG 5140 .

NSG 6150 Historical Context in Nursing Practice (3 units)

Historical context for selected nursing practice topics and leadership styles. Nursing and health care from the 19th to the late 20th century from a feminist and social history stand point. Perspectives and patterns of explanation for past nursing practices. Appraisal of primary and secondary sources, methods and theoretical approaches.

NSG 6160 Policy, Political Action and Change in Health Care (3 units)

Policy analysis, political action, organization and change theories. Acquisition of advanced nursing practice skills in policy and organizational analysis, application of change theory, lobbying, negotiating and strategizing.

NSG 6170 Sociocultural History of the Body (3 units)

This graduate seminar examines the body in terms of object of history as understood by the health professionals. Topics such as hygiene and the social image of the body, as well as the history of illness and death are covered.

NSG 6401 Clinical Project in Advanced Nursing Practice (6 units)

Utilization of theory and evidence based practices relevant to a clinical field. Clinical practicum structured around the design, implementation, and evaluation of a clinical project.

Prerequisites: ( NSG 5140 , NSG 5215 , NSG 5216 ) or ( NSG 5140 , NSG 5210) or ( NSG 5140 , NSG 5220) or ( NSG 5140 , NSG 5360 ).

NSG 64011 Clinical Project in Advanced Nursing Practice (Part 1 of 2)

Utilization of theory and evidence based practices relevant to a clinical field. Clinical practicum structured around the design, implementation, and evaluation of a clinical project. (Part 1 of 2)

Prerequisites: ( NSG 5140 , NSG 5215 , NSG 5216 ) or ( NSG 5140 , NSG 52101, NSG 52102) or ( NSG 5140 , NSG 52201, NSG 52202) or ( NSG 5140 , NSG 53601 , NSG 53602 ).

NSG 64012 Clinical Project in Advanced Nursing Practice (Part 2 of 2) (6 units)

Utilization of theory and evidence based practices relevant to a clinical field. Clinical practicum structured around the design, implementation, and evaluation of a clinical project. (Part 2 of 2)

Prerequisite: NSG 64011

NSG 6533 Prise de décisions en situation clinique (3 crédits)

Examen des modèles de décision au niveau de la prise de décisions du patient, de l'intervenant et des prises de positions politiques. Étude du processus décisionnel du patient. Exploration des décisions entourant les stratégies de soutien et évaluation des compétences du praticien.

NSG 6534 Rôle d'éducatrice de l'infirmière en pratique de niveau avancé (3 crédits)

Enjeux de la formation clinique en sciences infirmières et autres disciplines. Théories d'enseignement/apprentissage, modèles et stratégies pédagogiques. Éléments essentiels à l'identification des besoins d'apprentissage, au développement d'un plan d'enseignement pour infirmières, clients, familles, et autres professionnels de la santé. Principes et méthodes d'évaluation formative et sommative.

NSG 6535 Soins palliatifs et de fin de vie : Une approche interprofessionnelle (3 crédits)

Philosophie et pratique des soins palliatifs et de fin de vie, au long de l'existence et dans divers milieux de santé. Examen critique de la théorie, la recherche, la pratique et les problématiques d'ordre politique associées aux soins des personnes et des familles aux prises avec une maladie mortelle. Exploration des concepts de mort, d'agonie et de deuil dans les systèmes de soins de santé, la culture et la société et selon une approche interprofessionnelle.

NSG 6540 Recherche qualitative en sciences infirmières et en sciences de la santé (3 crédits)

Étude approfondie des approches en recherche qualitative et des modalités d'analyse de données utilisées en sciences infirmières et autres disciplines de la santé.

Préalable : NSG 5540

NSG 6550 Contexte historique en sciences infirmières (3 crédits)

Contexte historique pour certains thèmes et styles de leadership. Approche féministe et sociale dans l'étude des sciences infirmières de la fin du XIXe siècle jusqu'au milieu du XXe. Perspectives et analyse des événements d'antan dans la profession. Analyse des sources primaires et secondaires, des méthodes et des approches théoriques.

NSG 6560 Politique, action politique et changement en soins de santé (3 crédits)

Analyse des politiques, action politique et théories de l'organisation et du changement. Développement d'habiletés nécessaires à l'infirmière en pratique de niveau avancé en regard de l'analyse politique et organisationnelle, l'application de la théorie du changement, le lobbying, la négociation et la formulation de stratégies.

NSG 6570 Histoire socioculturelle du corps (3 crédits)

Ce séminaire aux études supérieures porte sur le corps en tant qu'objet de l'histoire, tel que compris par les professionnels de la santé. Des sujets tels l'hygiène et l'image sociale du corps, ainsi que l'histoire de la maladie et de la mort y sont abordés.

NSG 6801 Projet clinique en pratique des soins infirmiers de niveau avancé (6 crédits)

Utilisation de la théorie et des évidences systématiques pertinentes au domaine de spécialisation choisi. Stage structuré autour de la planification, de l'exécution et de l'évaluation d'un projet clinique.

Préalables : ( NSG 5540 , NSG 5615 , NSG 5616 ) ou ( NSG 5540 , NSG 5610) ou ( NSG 5540 , NSG 5620) ou ( NSG 5540 , NSG 5760 ).

NSG 68011 Projet clinique en pratique des soins infirmiers de niveau avancé (Partie 1 de 2)

Utilisation de la théorie et des évidences systématiques pertinentes au domaine de spécialisation choisi. Stage structuré autour de la planification, de l'exécution et de l'évaluation d'un projet clinique. (Partie 1 de 2)

Préalables : ( NSG 5540 , NSG 5615 , NSG 5616 ) ou ( NSG 5540 , NSG 56101, NSG 56102) ou ( NSG 5540 , NSG 56201, NSG 56202) ou ( NSG 5540 , NSG 57601 , NSG 57602 ).

NSG 68012 Projet clinique en pratique des soins infirmiers de niveau avancé (Partie 2 de 2) (6 crédits)

Utilisation de la théorie et des évidences systématiques pertinentes au domaine de spécialisation choisi. Stage structuré autour de la planification, de l'exécution et de l'évaluation d'un projet clinique. (Partie 2 de 2)

Préalable: NSG 68011

NSG 6998 Thèmes en sciences infirmières / Special Topics in Nursing (3 crédits / 3 units)

La recherche et l'expertise dans certains secteurs de spécialisation des soins infirmiers. Peut comporter un stage. Thèmes à approuver au préalable par la Direction du programme. / Research and advanced practice in a specialized area of nursing. May include a clinical practicum. Program approval required for topic selection.

Volet / Course Component: Cours magistral / Lecture

Permission du Département est requise. / Permission of the Department is required.

NSG 6999 Études dirigées / Directed Studies (3 crédits / 3 units)

Approfondissement des connaissances dans un domaine d'intérêt particulier, avec l'approbation du programme. / Study of an area of particular interest in greater depth. Program approval is required.

NSG 7100 Theoretical and Philosophical Perspectives in Nursing (3 units)

Critical analysis of nursing knowledge development and the influence on nursing research and practice. Comparison and contrast of theories and philosophies in nursing with an emphasis on substantive areas of nursing that are of interest to the student. Course is reserved for PhD students.

NSG 7103 Decision Making in Nursing (3 units)

Analysis and synthesis of decision and change models at client, practitioner and policy maker levels. In-depth exploration of selected conceptual, methodological, and design challenges to improve decision-making capacities of populations or to promote uptake of evidence-based nursing practices. Course is reserved for PhD students.

NSG 7104 Evaluating Complex Nursing Interventions (3 units)

Discussion of design issues associated with complex interventions. Exploration of strategies for developing, implementing, and evaluating programs targeted to changing multiple levels of health care. Analysis of models, evidence, and policies appropriate to intervention design and examination of barriers to effective change. Course is reserved for PhD students.

NSG 7105 Research Seminar I (3 units)

In-depth coverage and critical analysis of diverse research problems. Development of the research project through peer discussions, and presentations by experts. Course reserved for PhD students.

Course Component: Seminar

NSG 7106 Research Seminar II (3 units)

In-depth coverage and critical analysis of diverse research design methods. Development of the thesis proposal through peer discussions, and presentations by experts.

Prerequiste: NSG 7105 . Course reserved for PhD students.

NSG 7110 Doctoral Seminar (3 units)

Epistemological and theoretical tools necessary for developing an advanced level of reflection on their research topic. Theoretical and methodological exchanges will contribute to improve fundamental intellectual abilities (for ex., academic presentation and writing skills), as well as essential training (for ex., ethics in research and anti-racism). Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).

NSG 71101 Doctoral Seminar (Part 1 of 2)

Epistemological and theoretical tools necessary for developing an advanced level of reflection on their research topic. Theoretical and methodological exchanges will contribute to improve fundamental intellectual abilities (for ex., academic presentation and writing skills), as well as essential training (for ex., ethics in research and anti-racism). Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory). (Part 1 of 2)

NSG 71102 Doctoral Seminar (Part 2 of 2) (3 units)

Epistemological and theoretical tools necessary for developing an advanced level of reflection on their research topic. Theoretical and methodological exchanges will contribute to improve fundamental intellectual abilities (for ex., academic presentation and writing skills), as well as essential training (for ex., ethics in research and anti-racism). Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory). (Part 2 of 2)

Prerequisite: NSG 71101 .

NSG 7303 Knowledge Synthesis in Nursing and Health Sciences (3 units)

Approaches used to knowledge synthesis in nursing and in health sciences, including the following: searching for evidence, selection of studies, quality and validity of included studies, and other quantitative and qualitative methods.

NSG 7304 Quantitative Research in Nursing and Health Sciences (3 units)

Advanced quantitative research approaches including data analysis methods used in nursing and other health disciplines.

Prerequisites: NSG 5140 , NSG 5192 .

NSG 7500 Perspectives philosophiques et théoriques en sciences infirmières (3 crédits)

Analyse critique du développement des connaissances en soins infirmiers et de l'influence sur la recherche infirmière et la pratique. Comparaison et contraste de théories et philosophies de soins infirmiers avec un accent sur les zones de fond de soins infirmiers qui sont d'intérêt pour l'étudiant. Cours réservé aux doctorants.

NSG 7505 Séminaire de recherche I (3 crédits)

Étude approfondie de diverses problématiques de recherche et analyse critique des écrits qui s'y rapportent. Développement du projet de thèse grâce à des discussions de groupe et des présentations par des experts. Cours réservé aux doctorants.

Volet : Séminaire

NSG 7506 Séminaire de recherche II (3 crédits)

Étude approfondie de divers devis de recherche et analyse critique des écrits qui s'y rapportent. Développement du projet de thèse grâce à des discussions de groupe et des présentations par des experts. Cours réservé aux doctorants.

Préalable : NSG 7505 .

NSG 7510 Séminaire doctoral (3 crédits)

Outils épistémologiques et théoriques nécessaires pour développer une réflexion approfondie sur le sujet de thèse. Échanges théoriques et méthodologiques contribueront à l’amélioration des habiletés intellectuelles fondamentales (par ex., présentation et d'écriture universitaire), en plus de formations essentielles (par ex., éthique en recherche et antiracisme). Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant).

NSG 75101 Séminaire doctoral (Partie 1 de 2)

Outils épistémologiques et théoriques nécessaires pour développer une réflexion approfondie sur le sujet de thèse. Échanges théoriques et méthodologiques contribueront à l’amélioration des habiletés intellectuelles fondamentales (par ex., présentation et d'écriture universitaire), en plus de formations essentielles (par ex., éthique en recherche et l’anti-racisme). Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant). (Partie 1 de 2)

NSG 75102 Séminaire doctoral (Partie 2 de 2) (3 crédits)

Outils épistémologiques et théoriques nécessaires pour développer une réflexion approfondie sur le sujet de thèse. Échanges théoriques et méthodologiques contribueront à l’amélioration des habiletés intellectuelles fondamentales (par ex., présentation et d'écriture universitaire), en plus de formations essentielles (par ex., éthique en recherche et l’anti-racisme). Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant). (Partie 2 de 2)

Préalable : NSG 75101 .

NSG 7703 Synthèse des connaissances en sciences infirmières et en sciences de la santé (3 crédits)

Approches utilisées pour la synthèse des connaissances en sciences infirmières et en sciences de la santé, incluant les éléments suivants : recherche de données probantes, sélection d'études, qualité et validité des études incluses et autres méthodes quantitatives et qualitatives.

Préalable : NSG 5540 .

NSG 7704 Recherche quantitative en sciences infirmières et en sciences de la santé (3 crédits)

Étude approfondie des approches en recherche quantitative et des modalités d'analyse de données utilisées en sciences infirmières et autres disciplines en sciences de la santé.

Préalables : NSG 5540 , NSG 5592 .

NSG 9997 Proposition de thèse / Thesis Proposal

Évaluation de la proposition de thèse doctorale, qui est présentée par écrit et soutenue oralement. Noté S (satisfaisant) / NS (non satisfaisant). / Evaluation of the thesis proposal, which is presented in writing and orally defended. Graded S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory).

Volet / Course Component: Recherche / Research

Préalables : NSG 7500 , NSG 7510 et 6 crédits de cours universitaires. / Prerequisites: NSG 7100 , NSG 7110 and 6 university course units.

NSG 9998 Examen de synthèse / Comprehensive Examination

L'examen de synthèse est un élément obligatoire du programme de doctorat et doit être complété avec succès avant de s'inscrire à la thèse. Il comporte une épreuve écrite et une épreuve orale portant sur un ou des thèmes reliés au champ de recherche de l'étudiant et l'étudiante. Concomitant : NSG 7110 . / The comprehensive exam is mandatory in the doctoral program and must be successfully completed before registration to the thesis. The exam has a written and an oral component focusing on one or several topics related to the student's research field. Corequisite: NSG 7110 .

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OUAZ Receives Grant From Enterprise Mobility Foundation

Ottawa University Arizona has announced that they have received a grant from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation for their Surprise residential campus in Arizona.  This grant will provide $25,000 in support to continue Personal Growth Day Programming (PGD). 

The Surprise campus was opened in 2017 and has just had its seventh graduation ceremony in the northwest valley, though OU has been serving the valley for over 40 years in adult education.  The collaboration with the City of Surprise has been a cornerstone to the success achieved in this unparalleled development of a residential campus with over 900 students. 

The OUAZ campus has developed its relationship with Enterprise Mobility through collaboration in several job fairs, graduate placement in the organization’s management programs and special presentations in the classroom.

Dr. Dennis Tyner, President of OUAZ remarked, “We have been so excited to have Enterprise Mobility team members engaging with OUAZ’s students through classroom discussions, presence at career fairs, and employment opportunities for our graduating students.  This financial contribution to OUAZ will allow us to continue to expand our PGD programming, where students participate in workshops to develop skills that prepare them for entry into the workforce.”  This has been a signature program, one that both students and their parents have felt differentiates OUAZ from other academic institutions.

The mission of the Enterprise Mobility Foundation is to strengthen the communities where Enterprise Mobility team members live and work by actively supporting a range of charitable causes such as the environment, health and human services, education, military and disaster relief. The Foundation has contributed more than half a billion dollars to thousands of local nonprofits in the United States and made wide-reaching commitments — from global philanthropic initiatives to community focused projects.

 “We have a great relationship with OUAZ and have been able to hire seven of their students in the past year—one of which has already been promoted to an Assistant Manager position,” said Lisa Ampil, Enterprise Mobility Group Talent Manager in Arizona. “I am truly grateful for our partnership with OUAZ and the ways in which this grant will help grow PGDs. I am excited to see what we can come up with to engage students next school year!”

About Enterprise Mobility: Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions including car rental, fleet management, flexible vehicle hire, carsharing, vanpooling, truck rental, luxury rental, retail car sales and vehicle subscription, as well as other transportation technology services and solutions, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers. Enterprise Mobility, inclusive of its subsidiaries and franchisees, and affiliate, Enterprise Fleet Management , manage a diverse fleet of 2.3 million vehicles through an integrated network of nearly 9,500 fully staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories. Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility manages the Enterprise Rent-A-Car , National Car Rental and Alamo brands. 

About Ottawa University

Founded in 1865, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment and service to God and humanity as a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry. Ottawa University is a comprehensive, not-for-profit educational institution, serving more than 4,500 students through its residential campuses in Ottawa, Kan., and Surprise, Ariz., and adult campuses in Overland Park, Kan.; Surprise, Ariz.; Brookfield, Wis.; and online. Visit Ottawa.edu for more information.

Master of Science Nursing with Graduate Diploma Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners

Program description.

The goal of the graduate diploma program is to educate enrolled nurses for an advanced practice role as a primary health care nurse practitioner (PHCNP). The graduates of this program are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care as nurse practitioners in various primary health care settings.

The combined program (MScN + PHCNP) provides rigorous academic preparation based on theory, research, and practice to address health-related phenomena experienced by individuals, families, groups and communities.

The courses from the PHCNP Diploma are offered using a combination of face-to-face and distance modalities. Each student is assigned a clinic placement in Eastern Ontario (Ottawa and surrounding regions). Graduate students must arrange their own transportation to their placements.

The Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS) is a national association of post-secondary institutions that offer educational programs in French for various health-care professions. 

The CNFS aims to improve access to health-care services in French in minority language communities by training Francophone health-care professionals and by supporting research related to this training and to the needs of these communities. 

The University of Ottawa is one of 16 CNFS member institutions. 

Its role is to support the health-care sector students, professors, researchers, professionals and supervisors who are involved in its targetted programs in three faculties, namely the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Social Sciences. 

Course sequence

Program learning outcomes

Depth and breadth of knowledge.

• Evaluate and critique theories and concepts related to nursing
• Analyze complex problems in nursing
• Synthesize and critique the literature pertaining to a domain of practice or research

Research and scholarships

• Understand research techniques for creating and interpreting nursing
• Adopt an ethical approach in the thesis or clinical project

Level of application of knowledge

• Make a contribution to an area of practice or research in nursing
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies of an advanced practice nurse

Professional capacity/autonomy

• Demonstrate a sense of initiative and professional responsibility and ethics in nursing practice and research
• Take necessary measures to ensure continuous professional development

Level of communications skills

• Communicate clear ideas, problems, and conclusions about issues in nursing practice and research
• Disseminate results of a clinical project or research publications, conferences, and/or practice environment

Awareness of limits of knowledge

• Evaluate and discuss different perspectives in relation to questions or problems in nursing
• Aware of own limitations and seeks guidance from other students and professors to make progress in their studies

Fees and funding

The estimated amount for  university fees  associated with this program are available. To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the  funding and financing  section.

Other graduate Nursing programs

• Diploma Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners (PHCNP)
• Master of Science Nursing (MScN)
• Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies
• Doctorate in Philosophy Nursing
• Fast-Track  (PDF, 195 KB) from the MScN Program to the PhD program

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