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The MN program prepares nurses to fulfil advanced nursing roles in diverse settings, including education roles in academic and clinical settings, formal leadership and management roles, clinical nurse practitioner roles, emerging roles in health care organizations, and preparation for advanced research training. The program creates opportunities to develop advanced knowledge and skills that support inquiry and research to address issues in health care and nursing practice. Both course-based and thesis-based study options provide a solid foundation for pursuing a PhD in Nursing.

Students who choose a clinical focus may, upon completion of the MN program, apply for Nurse Practitioner (NP) Adult licensure, Nurse Practitioner (NP) Family All Ages licensure, or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Neonate with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). See the Faculty of Nursing website for further information about available clinical areas of focus.

Students who have previously completed a Master of Nursing and who wish to be eligible for entry-to-practice as a Nurse Practitioner (Adult, Family/All Ages, or Neonate) may also complete required course work as Post-MN students.

The PhD (Nursing) program is designed to educate for excellence in the development and testing of nursing knowledge and research-based nursing practice. The number and types of courses included in the program will vary according to the individual needs of the student.

The Graduate Embedded Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education is recognition of the completion of three specific graduate level courses in teaching and learning. This certificate is provided to those students who, upon fulfillment of the requirements for either the Master of Nursing or PhD (Nursing) Program, have focused on the practice of teaching and completed the three graduate level teaching and learning courses. Preferably, students will declare an intention to receive the Graduate Embedded Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education at the beginning of their graduate program.

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The Ph.D. program prepares graduates who will provide leadership in the generation, integration, and implementation of knowledge aimed at improving health and health care. Our graduates have expanded spheres of influence in academic institutions, practice settings, and policy arenas. Students join a community of scholars where supervisors are committed to supporting educational programs that meet students’ interests and growth in scholarly engagement with the nursing discipline. All doctoral students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination, an oral candidacy examine, and a research dissertation meeting the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requirements. Program applicants are admitted based on outstanding achievement in their master's program; evidence of leadership potential for research and scholarship; self-direction; and goals that fit with program resources. Canadian students must hold practicing nurse registration in BC or another province. International students must meet general eligibility criteria for nurse registration in BC. Transfer from the M.S.N. to the Ph.D. program occurs based on Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies regulations.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

This exciting program prepares researchers and leaders to advance research knowledge, and the dissemination and application of findings to nursing and health care. Students join research supervisors in a community of scholars (other students and faculty members) to develop a program that takes them to new levels of knowledge and skill with career relevant competencies. In addition to core courses, students are encouraged to gain advanced expertise in research methods and other skills through rich course offerings, seminars, colloquia, conferences and independent studies available at UBC. Interdisciplinary collaboration is promoted.

The UBC School of Nursing is Canada's top-ranked nursing program and is internationally renowned for their contributions to nursing and health research, nursing philosophy and health system leadership. In addition to the support services and resources for students, the School of Nursing has many renowned nursing scholars and thought leaders who have influenced my practice and world view.

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Quick Facts

Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

  • Canada or the United States
  • International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is required by some applicants. Please check the program website.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Applicants are expected to identify a faculty member who has agreed to serve as supervisor before the application will be assessed. All applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with the Graduate Programs Admission Officer and/or PhD program coordinator prior to completing the application form, and to seek assistance (as necessary) in identifying a potential supervisor. Applicants should also browse faculty profiles to identify faculty they are interested in working with.

Citizenship Verification

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

FeesCanadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / DiplomatInternational
$114.00$168.25
Tuition *
Installments per year33
Tuition $1,838.57$3,230.06
Tuition
(plus annual increase, usually 2%-5%)
$5,515.71$9,690.18
Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year ( ) $3,200.00 (-)
Other Fees and Costs
(yearly)$1,116.60 (approx.)
Estimate your with our interactive tool in order to start developing a financial plan for your graduate studies.

Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

All full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD from September 2024. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.

Average Funding

  • 10 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 10 students was $11,004.
  • 2 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 2 students was $25,222.
  • 11 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 11 students was $6,411.
  • 28 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 28 students was $16,129.
  • 6 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 6 students was $32,500.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

34 students graduated between 2005 and 2013: 1 is in a non-salaried situation; for 0 we have no data (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016). For the remaining 33 graduates:

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Graduates of our PhD Program have advanced competencies in nursing research and scholarship, research team participation and management, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching, entrepreneurship, and translating results to action. They are innovative in their approaches to finding solutions to problems in nursing and healthcare delivery. Our graduates follow a long tradition of being recognized leaders in the field of nursing, who are working to advance the profession for future generations. Graduates take leadership roles within the health authorities or business and faculty positions at university and colleges worldwide.

Alumni on Success

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Job Title Health Director

Employer Seabird Island Band

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Job Title Clinician Scientist

Employer St. Paul's Hospital

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

 20232022202120202019
Applications2714192320
Offers148101010
New Registrations108797
Total Enrolment5445444238

Completion Rates & Times

Upcoming doctoral exams, thursday, 4 july 2024 - 12:00pm, friday, 5 july 2024 - 9:00am.

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Advice and insights from UBC Faculty on reaching out to supervisors

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This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

  • Abdulai, Fatawu (Clinical nursing, primary (preventive care); Health informatics; human-computer interaction; Health technology design; Informatics/Digital health; Sexual health equity)
  • Baumbusch, Jennifer (long-term residential care, family caregiving, Intellectual Disability, nursing care of older adults )
  • Boschma, Geertje (History of nursing and health care, with special emphasis on mental health and mental health nursing)
  • Brown, Helen Jean (Maternal-infant and women)
  • Browne, Annette (Health inequalities, indigenous peoples, women's health, cultural safety, primary health care interventions to improve health outcomes, marginalized populations, health policy)
  • Bungay, Vicky (sexuality, sex work, harm reduction, drug use, intersectionality, ethnography, communication technologies, community based research, Health inequities affecting men and women working in the commercial sex industry and people who are street-involved, leadership, public health nursing, mental health, sexual health, HIV, and harm reduction programming)
  • Campbell, Suzanne (Clinical nursing, primary (preventive care); lactation support; interprofessional health professional education; health communication; Interpersonal Communication; leadership in nursing; Community Health / Public Health; Health Promotion; Educational Technologies; Health Care Technologies; simulation nursing education; social determinants of health; Adult Education and Continuing Education; global maternal-infant-child health)
  • Clark, Drew (Health sciences; healthcare ethics; Health Equity; healthcare decision making; transgender health)
  • Currie, Leanne (Nursing; Health Care Technologies; Health information systems; Artificial Intelligence; Biomedical Technologies; decision making; Computer Architecture; Software Development; Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare; Biomedical and Health Informatics; data science; Human Computer Interaction and Design)
  • Dahinten, Susan (Social determinants and processes of child development, identification, intervention and the prevention of developmental problems)
  • Dev, Rubee (Pediatrics and reproductive medicine, n.e.c.; Nursing; women's health; maternal & child health; sexual & reproductive health; chronic disease prevention & management; health system & services)
  • Garrett, Bernard Mark (Nursing; Health Care Technologies; Ethics and Health; Deception in Healthcare; Media Influence on Behavior; Virtual Reality (VR); Augmented reality; Evidence-based practice; Alternative Medicine; CAM; Healthcare Regulation)
  • Haase, Kristen (Nursing, n.e.c.; oncology; Older Adults; Geriatric oncology; Health systems research; Mixed Methods Research; Qualitative research; Self-management; E-health)
  • Havaei, Farinaz (Nursing; factors that influence nurses’ ability to provide effective patient care; health human resource optimization)
  • Hirani, Saima (Psychosocial, sociocultural and behavioral determinants of health; Mental health nursing; Social sciences; mental health; Mental health promotion; psychosocial interventions; Vulnerable Groups; social support; resilience)
  • Howard, Fuchsia (health service needs of vulnerable, high-risk survivors of acute life-threatening illness, specifically, cancer survivors and survivors of critical illnesses; hereditary cancer prevention and risk management and psychosocial and ethnocultural factors that shape health and illness experiences)
  • Hung, Lillian (Geriatric nursing; Medical and biomedical engineering; Impact of technology and environment on the care experiences of persons with dementia; dementia education; quality improvement; Participatory action research)
  • Jenkins, Emily (optimizing mental health and substance use outcomes; collaborative mental health promotion strategies; health services and policy development and redesign; knowledge translation approaches; healthy public policy development)
  • Lauck, Sandra (health service delivery to support the implementation of innovative approaches to cardiac disease, minimally invasive treatment of valvular heart disease)
  • Ojukwu, Emmanuela (Health sciences; Social sciences; Humanities and the arts; Racial and gender health disparities and inequities; African, Carribbean and Black Immigrant Health; Women, Maternal-Infant, Youth Health; Psycho-social and Socio-ecologic determinants of health; Mental health, HIV/AIDS and other STIs; intersectionality)
  • Oliffe, John (Care; Sociology and related studies; Men's Health Promotion; Male Depression and Suicide; Psychosocial Prostate Cancer Care; Smoking Cessation)
  • Phinney, Alison (Capacities of older people for successfully coping with the functional consequences of aging and disease)
  • Ramsay, Scott (impact of neurological disorders on children and youth, their families, and the health care system; health inequities; health and wellbeing of children and youth)
  • Ranger, Manon (Neurodevelopment; Clinical nursing, secondary (acute care); neurodevelopment; Early-adversity; Biomarkers of early stress exposure; Brain development; pain; Prematurity)
  • Saewyc, Elizabeth (Homeless or street involved youth, sexual minority youth, sexual exploitation of youth, discrimination, trauma and resilience., Youth health issues, stigma, violence, trauma, adolescent health, protective factors, sexual minority, homeless, immigrant, indigenous)

Doctoral Citations

Year Citation
2023 Dr. Moynihan tested the theoretical framework of a nursing intervention designed to reconnect sexually exploited runaway adolescents to supportive family and school relationships. Findings suggest the intervention works as theorized. Promoting supportive relationships may improve health problems, such as emotional distress and substance misuse.
2023 Dr. Devane examined youth peer support services in a mental health service context. Using a research community partnership model, she identified key opportunities to strengthen and scale youth peer support services across the provincial organization, Foundry. Her research positions Foundry as a strong leader for further innovation in this field.
2023 Dr. Ramsay explored concussions among children and youth in British Columbia. He found that most children and youth with a concussion do not receive follow-up and those with a delayed follow-up visit were more likely to experience poor health. This research provides new evidence to support the importance of timely follow-up after a concussion.
2023 Dr. Ojerinde investigated the cervical screening experiences of Black African immigrant women in BC. She found that the participants' social identities interact with different contexts of Canadian society and the healthcare system to create barriers to cervical screening uptake. Her findings may have implications for practice.
2022 Dr. Straus' research aimed to understand living well through exploring the experiences of young people who required a ventilator long-term. Her work incorporated stories and photographs and challenges assumptions about what someone with a ventilator can do. Her work also identifies ways healthcare providers can reimagine living well in practice.
2022 Dr. Slemon examined how nurses who work in emergency departments promote equity and justice through everyday patient care. Her findings illustrated that despite individual nurses' efforts, promoting equity was not meaningfully supported in this setting. This study can contribute to future interventions to embed equity in health care systems.
2022 Dr. Abdulai examined how sexual health-related stigma can be addressed in the context of digital health technologies.Using a trauma-informed care framework, he developed a set of destigmatizing design guidelines.His work provided a reference guide on how sexual health-related technologies can be designed to be trauma-informed and less stigmatizing.
2022 Dr. Recsky studied the unintended consequences of health information technologies in primary and community care. In partnership with a local health organization, she co-created a process to address technology-related safety concerns. This research advances our understanding of patient safety in the context of technology-supported healthcare.
2021 Dr. Haney studied Canadian abortion nursing from 1960-1999. Her analysis of previously untold stories of Registered Nurses revealed their key contributions to developing and providing safe abortion services amid significant legal, clinical and cultural challenges. Her study adds new insight into abortion, women's health, and nursing history.
2021 Dr. Ronquillo examined how Implementation Leadership Characteristics influenced nurses' use of mobile health technologies in clinical practice, and found that stronger implementation leadership among first-level leaders had a larger impact on younger nurses and nurses with diploma and bachelors degrees compared to nurses with graduate degrees.

Sample Thesis Submissions

  • Concussion among children and youth in British Columbia : follow-up visits and health outcomes
  • Characterization and management of technology-mediated adverse events in primary and community care
  • Development and application of destigmatising design principles in sexual health-related technologies
  • Learning from experiences of peer support at an integrated youth service organization : a qualitative study
  • Testing the theoretical framework of the Runaway Intervention Program
  • Cervical cancer screening uptake and experiences of Black African immigrant women in the context of a comprehensive provincial screening program in B.C. Canada
  • Nurses' enactment of equity-promoting practices in the emergency department : a discourse analysis
  • Living as a young person with home mechanical ventilation : a critical narrative inquiry

Related Programs

Same specialization.

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Same Academic Unit

  • Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics (GCCI)
  • Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Clinical Education (MHLP)
  • Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Seniors Care (MHLP)
  • Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN)

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Olivia Maracle

I have a BA in Psychology and Sociology from the U of A, but that was many years ago. As I no longer live in Alberta, the communities I know now are situated in Vancouver, so it made sense to complete my BSN and MSN at UBC. This is the University I personally feel most comfortable at. I have felt...

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Sammy Iammarino

I chose UBC because of its reputation for high quality education and proximity to harm reduction environments that allow me to stay connected to my nursing practice. Studying at UBC has made it possible for me to be a PhD student, nursing leader in public health, and mama to two little kids. I am...

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I am drawn to the University of British Columbia’s Nursing program because of Faculty’s research expertise in areas of international nurse education, primary care areas, health leadership, community health, and health equity. In particular, my research interests align well with Suzanne Campbell in...

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Full-time and Part-time

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Description

Our Master of Nursing (MN) offers an accessible graduate degree for practitioners who want to:

  • further their career options
  • gain additional credentials and skillsets
  • pursue a career in nursing education or health care leadership
  • continue life-long learning
  • become a leaders in nursing practice, education and research

MN students complete courses and meetings with instructors, advisors and classmates online, and may complete the program full- or part-time. This program offers three pathway options: 

  • Course-based  (coursework only)
  • Project option (coursework and project)
  • Thesis option (coursework and thesis) 

Please see the  Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue   for pathway-specific admission requirements. Contact [email protected] with questions about degree requirements.

Course & program info Master of Nursing FAQ

This program is online delivery format, and Master of Nursing graduates are not eligible for a post-graduation work permit . International students should contact the International Centre before applying for admission to this program.

In case of discrepancies between this page and the  Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue , the Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue shall prevail.

Admission information

Admission requirements.

Applicants will meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission:

  • Hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree, or its academic equivalent, from another recognized degree-granting institution
  • Hold a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level semester courses OR calculated on the most recent master's degree if the applicant is applying for another master's degree
  • Demonstrate the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirement for Graduate Students
  • Be a regulated member in good standing in a Canadian Jurisdiction on the Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse, Graduate Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse Practitioner Register

Application process

Step 1: Prepare Supporting Documents

Please see Supporting Documents for the Master of Nursing program below. If additional documents are required, the School of Graduate Studies will contact you.

Step 2: Submit Online Application by Deadline

Submit your complete application by midnight (MST/MDT) on the deadline date.

Step 3: Arrange for Official Documents

Official documents (e.g., transcripts, ELP test scores) are required prior to registration.

Note : Applicants who have attended or are currently attending an institution participating in ApplyAlberta do not need to arrange for official transcripts to be sent to uLethbridge from the issuing institution. A list of participating institutions is available at www.applyalberta.ca .

Step 4: Admission Decision Process

The Master of Nursing Program Committee reviews the application package and unofficially informs the applicant of the committee’s decision. Official admission decisions will be sent electronically from the Admissions Office. Applicants will be notified of their official admission status from the Admissions Office by April 1. Successful applicants will be advised of registration procedures at that time.

Admission criteria

Because the capacity of the program is limited, not all students meeting the minimum admission requirements can be admitted. The student’s academic record and letters of recommendation will be used to rank applicants for admission.

Supporting documents

Transcripts.

Unofficial Transcripts You will need to upload and submit your unofficial transcripts, including proof of graduation for your completed degree(s) and transcripts of all post-baccalaureate work, if any, via the online application system.

Official Transcripts You will also need to arrange for your official transcripts to be sent to the Registrar’s Office. Your official transcripts are required to be received prior to course registration.

Applicants who have attended or are currently attending institutions NOT participating in ApplyAlberta must arrange to have official transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution to the Admissions Office. A list of participating institutions is available at  applyalberta.ca .

Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope to: Registrar’s Office University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive West Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 Canada

Your transcripts are required to display your up-to-date coursework, including grades/marks received for completed coursework.

Reference Letters

Applicants to the Master of Nursing program are required to submit three (3) reference letters. Referees can be academic or professional.

A current or recent graduate of an undergraduate program

A current or recent graduate student

Working and completed a degree several years ago

The School of Graduate Studies is not able to:

  • Accept Letters of Reference submitted via email or regular mail
  • Re-use a Letter of Reference submitted in support of a previous application  
  • Edit/change your referees or send them reminders to submit their Letter of Reference  
  • Accept Letters of reference from a friend or family member

Curriculum vitae

Your CV is a comprehensive document with a formal structure and academic focus. It should include your background, work experience, awards, scholarships, publications, and other achievements. If you are a current or former University of Lethbridge student, contact Career and Employment Services for additional information on the content and structure of a CV.

Letter of Intent

Your Letter of Intent for the Master of Nursing program must contain:

  • Your goals or objectives for seeking a graduate degree in the chosen discipline

You should address your letter to the School of Graduate Studies.

Things to Note:

Your Letter of Intent is your opportunity to show us your passion for your proposed research. Explain how dedicated and invested you are to your proposed graduate program, and provide specific examples of key accomplishments. Be concise and include only important information – reviewers have many graduate applications to review; your Letter of Intent should generally be no more than one page in length, or up to 500 words.

English Language Proficiency requirements for Graduate Students

English is the primary language of instruction and communication at the University of Lethbridge. Prior to registration, all applicants to the School of Graduate Studies must demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) sufficient to meet the demands of classroom instruction, written assignments, research, and participation in tutorials and discussions, regardless of their citizenship or country of origin. Please see the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for graduate students for detailed information.

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  Jun 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

As an integral part of William Carey University, the School of Nursing shares the overall purpose and objectives of the university. It seeks to prepare individuals for self-directed practice and continued growth in professional nursing; for formal graduate study; and for service to people as an expression of the Christian life and commitment.

The baccalaureate degree in nursing at William Carey University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001 (202-887-6791); by the board of trustees, Institutions of Higher Learning of the State of Mississippi; and approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

To accommodate students at all educational and career levels, the School of Nursing offers three pathways for completing the baccalaureate degree in nursing: Pre-Licensure, LPN-Advanced Placement, and RN-BSN.

Refer to School of Nursing Program Requirements    for program student learning outcomes, and admission, guidelines, progression, and graduation requirements for all three pathways. For program curriculum requirements, select the appropriate degree pathway below.

  • Nursing (2nd Degree Hybrid) B.S.N. 120 hrs
  • Nursing (LPN-Advanced Placement), B.S.N. (120 hrs)
  • Nursing (Pre-Licensure), B.S.N. (120 hrs)
  • Nursing (RN-BSN), B.S.N. (120 hrs)

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UR Nursing Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Drive Strategic Vision

  By Nora Williamson   Friday, June 7, 2024

The University of Rochester School of Nursing is excited to announce several key leadership appointments aimed at advancing its strategic goals and aligning with the dynamic landscape of higher education and health care. These appointments are part of the School's ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in nursing education, research, and practice.

“During our strategic planning process, it became clear that to continue our remarkable success and to stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment, we needed to enhance our leadership structure,” said Dean Lisa Kitko, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN. “These appointments will enable us to better serve our students, foster innovation, and strengthen our research capabilities.”

New Leadership Appointments

Carla DeLucia

Carla DeLucia, EdD

Associate Dean for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs

Carla DeLucia, EdD, assistant professor of clinical nursing, will serve as the associate dean for enrollment management and student affairs and continue to oversee the admissions and student affairs offices. In her new role, DeLucia will spearhead initiatives to strengthen the School’s recruitment and admissions efforts, adapt to market demands, and support student needs. She brings 17 years of experience in higher education administration, including expertise in predictive analytics and student financial services to the leadership role.

Lisa Brophy

Lisa Brophy, EdD, RN, MSBA, CNE

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education

Lisa Brophy, EdD, RN, MSBA, CNE, assistant professor of clinical nursing, will serve as associate dean of undergraduate education. Brophy’s extensive experience in nursing practice, education, and leadership will be instrumental as she oversees the School’s undergraduate programs, including the accelerated nursing programs, RN to BS program, and the Center for Lifelong Learning. Brophy’s leadership will drive forward curricular innovations and enhance the quality of the School’s undergraduate offerings. She previously served as the assistant dean for education and co-director of the Accelerated Bachelor’s in Nursing program at the School.

Lydia Rotondo

Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP

Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education & Innovation

Professor Lydia Rotondo, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP,  will serve as senior associate dean for graduate education and innovation. Rotondo has been a transformative leader over the past 10 years as the School’s associate dean for education and student affairs, guiding the School through significant enrollment growth and championing competency-based education and technological integration. In her expanded role, Rotondo will focus on aligning the School’s priorities with the academic health system, promoting interprofessional education, and exploring innovative solutions to address workforce and community needs.

Sally Norton

Sally Norton, PhD, RN, FNAP, FPCN, FAAN

Senior Associate Dean for Research

Professor Sally Norton, PhD, RN, FNAP, FPCN, FAAN, will serve as the senior associate dean for research. Over the past five years, Norton has significantly advanced the School’s research mission, supporting faculty and students, and enhancing the School’s areas of research excellence. Norton will now oversee the PhD in Nursing & Health Science program, working closely with Program Director Marie Flannery, PhD, RN, to continue fostering research growth and mentorship within the School.

The University of Rochester School of Nursing remains committed to nurturing a culture of wellness, curiosity, and community while embracing technological advancements and fostering inclusive and equitable educational opportunities.

“These leadership changes are pivotal to our journey towards our 2030 Strategic Plan," said Dean Kitko. "With our new structure, we are poised to achieve sustainable growth and continue our legacy of excellence in nursing education and research." See more information about the School of Nursing’s senior leadership team .

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