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Nursing

Head and Graduate Chair: Pamela Hawranik
General Office: 280 Helen Glass Centre for Nursing
Telephone: (204) 474 6216
Fax: (204) 474 7682
Email: nursing_grad@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/nursing
Graduate Program Assistant: Louise Sabourin

Academic Staff

Program Information
The Faculty of Nursing currently offers programs leading to the Master of Nursing (MN) degree and a Ph.D. in Cancer Control offered by the Faculty of Nursing and the Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine. The MN program includes nursing majors in the area of Community Health Nursing; Gerontological Nursing; Human Response to Illness; Nursing Administration; Woman Child and Family Health Nursing; and Nurse Practitioner (Advanced Practice Nursing) major.

The Nurse Practitioner major prepares nurses with advanced knowledge and skills to function as first line providers in primary care. This major is achieved through a course-based, non-thesis program of study comprised of 39 credit hours over two years (20 months). The program of study, taught by an interdisciplinary faculty, provides a strong basis in physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, advanced health assessment, community health and role development. Three clinical courses are designed to address the common health needs of individuals and families. Graduates of this program are prepared to work in an expanded nursing role as nurse practitioners in a variety of settings including community health centres, nursing stations in northern and remote areas of the province and country, and other primary care settings.

Graduates of the program over the past ten years have gone on to function as middle and senior managers and administrators, clinical nurse specialists in institutions and community health settings, government health policy bureaucrats, nursing educators, directors of research in institutions, and other roles. Over twenty percent of graduates have gone on to pursue doctoral education.

Fields of Research
The Faculty of Nursing has areas of established research excellence and emerging research specialties. Nursing is an ‘applied’ profession and the nurse research conducted at the University of Manitoba emphasizes the development of knowledge as a basis for evidence-based practice.

The research area of cancer care of individuals and families has gained international recognition with the establishment of the Research Chair in the ‘Development of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in Cancer Care, Palliative Care, and Cancer Prevention’. The awarding of this Research Chair to the Faculty of Nursing has facilitated the creation of the joint Ph.D. in Cancer Control with the Faculty of Medicine. It has also acted as the stimulus for the growth of research and scholarship by faculty members and students.

Other areas of research strength include primary health care, children’s health, aging, women’s health, mental health, administration, and teaching. Many graduate faculty conduct research with other disciplines broadening the possibilities in identifying ways to improve the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities.

The Faculty of Nursing has formal linkages with the University of Manchester and the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Collaborate research is being conducted with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Research, consultation, and practice are also being conducted at many health facilities in the province. These relationships provide graduate students with endless possibilities and vast opportunities to pursue their areas of interest and expand their understanding of health and health care.

Research Facilities
The Manitoba Nursing Research Institute (MNRI) was established as a research unit within the Faculty of Nursing in 1985. The MNRI supports research and scholarly activities of faculty members, graduate students, and members of the local nursing community. Available supports include methodological and statistical consultation, library resources, computer data bases, statistical packages, qualitative data analysis programs, and information on research grant initiatives. Opportunities are available for graduate students to work with senior faculty as research assistants.

Master of Nursing

Admission
Admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar.

Application Deadlines
Students in the Faculty of Nursing normally begin their program on 1 September. For admission for this start date, Canadian and International students should send their applications with complete supporting documentation to the Faculty of Nursing by January 15th.

Applicants must possess:

• A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an approved or accredited university. Registered nurse applicants with a degree in another discipline are also eligible to apply. For these individuals, extra coursework may be required prior to consideration for admission to the graduate program;

• Completion of a Research Methods course and an Introductory Statistics course with a minimum grade of C+ in each course. The content of specific courses may be reviewed to determine whether these criteria are met;

• Proof of active practising nurse registration in Canada. Applicants from other countries may apply provided they have active practising nurse status in their home country and are eligible for registration in Manitoba. Once enrolled in the program, all students must maintain active practising nurse registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.

Maximum time to graduate: six years

Ph.D. in Cancer Control
The Faculty of Nursing offers a PhD in Cancer Control. See Section 6.9: Cancer Control.

Ph.D. in Applied Health Sciences
The Faculty of Nursing, along with the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies, Faculty of Human Ecology, and School of Medical Rehabilitation, now offers a multi-faculty Ph.D. in Applied Health Sciences. Information on this program may be found in another section of this calendar.

Course Descriptions

NURS 7030 Foundations, Issues and Trends in Nursing Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.703) Explores how social forces have influenced the evolution of nursing, its place in society, and the health care system today. Examines issues and trends affecting present and future development of nursing.

NURS 7040 Curriculum Development in Nursing Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.704) The course is designed to explore the developmental phases of curriculum design in a variety of educational settings and types of programs. Students will have the opportunity to engage in the planning and the structuring of educational programs. Course in abeyance.

NURS 7050 Restorative Nursing Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 049.705) Advanced study of the scientific foundations of human functioning as it applies to individuals and families in the context of altered health status. Nursing theories and therapeutic interventions will be applied to the restoration of the health status of individuals and families. Practice is an integral part of the course. Offered on a rotating basis. Permission of Associate Dean of Graduate Programs is required. ** This course is no longer offered.

NURS 7080 Special Topics in Nursing Research 2 Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.708) Seminar discussion of topics related to current issues and problems in the development, implementation, and evaluation of knowledge utilization programs in nursing practice. Required of all practicum students.

NURS 7090 Science and Theory in Nursing Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.709) The course includes an exploration of nursing's theoretical evolution. Issues related to the development and application of theory in a practice discipline will be discussed with a focus on the role of research. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the analysis and evaluation of nursing's conceptual and theoretical systems.

NURS 7100 Administration in Nursing Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 049.710) Exploration and analysis of the roles and responsibilities of the nursing administrator in today's health care system. Examination of the organizational structure and culture of nursing services in relation to conflict resolution, interdisciplinary relationships and union negotiation. Includes preceptorship experience. Offered on a rotating basis.

NURS 7110 Readings in Selected Topics Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.711) An intensive readings course for graduate students in nursing. Topics may be selected within the general field of nursing to suit the special needs and research interests of students, for example, transcultural nursing, women's health, or palliative care. Students must have a faculty member agree to advise them before registering.

NURS 7140 The Older Adult: Advanced Nursing Assessment Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.714) Advanced study and practice integrating theory, concepts, research and skills related to nursing assessment of the strengths and vulnerabilities of older adults and their families. Emphasis is on health promotion for the elderly. Clinical practice in the community and/or the institution is a component of the course. Offered on a rotating basis.

NURS 7150 The Older Adult: Clinical Decision-Making and Intervention in Nursing Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.715) Emphasis is on advanced study and practice in evaluation of clinical data and subsequent selection of appropriate nursing interventions to promote health of older adults and their families. Development of skills related to consultation and supervision is integral to the course. Clinical practice settings include the community and institutions. Offered on a rotating basis.

NURS 7160 Cancer Nursing Research Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.716) Focuses on recent advances in cancer nursing research with an emphasis on research methodologies, ethical concerns, and design issues pertinent to research with cancer populations. Approaches to utilization of research findings in clinical practice will be addressed. Offered on a rotating basis.

NURS 7170 Community Health Nursing: Assessment of Aggregate Needs Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.717) Furthers theoretical and practical knowledge of key components of community health nursing within the primary health care model. Focus is on community health nursing systems and their relationship to the total health care system. Factors influencing past, current, and future community health nursing practice are examined. Emphasis is on assessing aggregate needs and developing advanced skills in working with a target group in the community. Practice in the community is an integral part of the course. Offered on a rotating basis.

NURS 7180 Community Health Nursing: Community Level Interventions Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.718) Furthers theoretical and practical knowledge in community wide interventions that promote health. Focus is on the community health nurse's role in program development and evaluation for targeted groups in the community, and the role of influencing health policy through lobby efforts. Practice in the community is an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: NURS 7170 (or 049.717) or permission of instructor. Offered on a rotating basis.

NURS 7200 Human Responses to Illness Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 049.720) Consists of a series of seminars, case studies and clinical practica on human responses common to ill individuals across the lifespan. The emphasis of the course is on synthesis and application of relevant principles of the Human Response to Illness Model, on the development of proficiency in advanced assessment and decision-making, and on initiating, planning and evaluation of nursing interventions. Clinical practice is a course component. Offered on a rotating basis.

NURS 7210 Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.721) Advances knowledge of qualitative methodology and the use of various qualitative research methods to understand phenomena of interest to nursing. Students are exposed to sampling strategies, qualitative data collection techniques, and processes associated with the analysis and interpretation of qualitative data. Specific qualitative research methods are explored in detail.

NURS 7220 Quantitative Research Methods in Nursing Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.722) Advances understanding of the ways in which quantitative approaches can be applied to solve nursing problems. The quantitative research process will be described including, literature review, conceptual frameworks in nursing, sampling, data collection strategies, analysis of research data and communicating results. Includes exploration of the status and development of nursing knowledge through quantitative research methods.

NURS 7250 Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.725) A study of the theoretical underpinnings surrounding the development of a variety of advanced practice nursing roles. The focus will be on the issues shaping role development in Manitoba and Canada including economic, political and sociologic factors determining health care policy and delivery will be examined.

NURS 7260 Health Care in Advanced Practice Nursing 1 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 049.726) An examination of the assessment and intervention strategies for individuals from birth to adolescence, including sexuality and reproductive health. Designed to provide the necessary knowledge and experience to assist individuals and their families with the most common health problems. Concepts of health promotion and health maintenance are integrated throughout the course. Integrated clinical practicum (12 hrs/week). Prerequisites: NURS 7280 (049.728), NURS 7300 (049.730) NURS 7250 (or 049.725).

NURS 7270 Health Care in Advanced Practice Nursing 2 Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 049.727) A study of assessment and intervention strategies for individuals from young adult through older adult. The course is designed to provide the necessary knowledge and experience to assist individuals and their families with the most common health problems. Concepts of health promotion and health maintenance are integrated throughout the course. Integrated clinical practicum (12 hrs/week). Prerequisites: NURS 7250 (or 049.725), NURS 7280 (049.728), NURS 7300 (049.730).

NURS 7280 Applied Physiology and Pathophysiology for Nurses Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 049.728) This is a clinically-applicable systems approach to normal and altered physiological regulation, and is of specific application to advanced nursing practice. Lectures in physiology and pathophysiology as well as student-led case studies will be used to provide synthesis and application of concepts to common health care problems seen in clinical practice.

NURS 7290 Woman, Child and Family Health: Nursing Perspectives Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 049.729) Detailed study of the theory, concepts, current research and nursing care related to the health needs of women, children and their families. Students will focus their theoretical learning and clinical practice within selected areas of woman, child or family health. Clinical management of selected clients is an integral part of the course. Offered on a rotating basis.

NURS 7300 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Cr.Hrs.6 (Formerly 049.730) Designed to develop health assessment and critical thinking skills appropriate for clinical practice at an advanced level. The collection and in-depth analysis of subjective and objective health information and the use of diagnostic reasoning are emphasized. All students engage in practice with fellow students, clinical teaching associates and consenting patients. Required for students in the NP major. Prerequisite: NURS 2110 (or 049.211) or NURS 2120 (or 049.212) plus NURS 3270 (or 049.327) or NURS 4160 (or 049.416) or equivalent or permission from instructor.

NURS 7310 Health Care Policy: Implications for Nursing Practice Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.731) Examines the inter-relationships of knowledge development, research utilization, policy formation, health services decision-making, and nursing systems. The selected topics are based on current nursing practice issues in community and institutional settings and their impact in individuals, families and aggregates. A major focus is the analysis of the process of knowledge development and application to health care and nursing systems. Not to be held with the former 049.719 and or NURS 7240 (or 049.724).

NURS 7320 Philosophy of Nursing Science Cr.Hrs.3 (Formerly 049.732) Advanced seminar to explore philosophies of science which have influenced the development of nursing knowledge. Nursing epistemological traditions are analysed and criticized as they relate to nursing theory development and research. The relationship between nursing science and practice is emphasized.

NURS 7330 Clinical Consolidation Provides an opportunity to consolidate clinical skills, apply theoretical knowledge and research, and synthesize theory and practice in the final year of the Nurse Practitioner stream (10 weeks of 400 clinical hours). Preparation of a final paper that illustrates scholarly endeavour suitable for publication is required.