Graduate studies

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Graduate studies

Our programs

Diploma Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners (PHCNP)

The goal of the 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.

Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)

The goal of the master's program is to educate enrolled nurses for an advanced practice role and/or doctoral studies. Graduates are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care in various health care settings.

Master of Science Nursing / Diploma Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners

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). 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.

Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies

The goal of the master's program is to educate enrolled nurses for an advanced practice role and/or doctoral studies. Graduates of the program are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care in various health care settings.

Doctorate in Philosophy Nursing

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.