Master of Nursing (MN)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Master of Nursing Program (FAQ)

Program Overview

Ryerson University is uniquely situated in the Greater Toronto Area, surrounded by leading edge university teaching hospitals, research institutes, and community health and primary health care organizations that are accessible to graduate nursing students for the advancement of their professional knowledge in practice, education and research.

The Master of Nursing Program’s varied learning experiences are designed to develop the leadership and educational expertise of students and to advance nursing knowledge and practice. Through critical thinking and scholarly inquiry, students integrate theory, research, and practice in order to be prepared to play an integral role in transforming an increasingly complex health care system.

This comprehensive curriculum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop a ‘tailor-made' program to complement their academic and career goals. Students enrolled in Ryerson's Master of Nursing program address societal health needs through a Course Stream or a Thesis Stream and in one of two fields of study: (I) Leadership in Health Care Policy and Education; (II) Health and Illness of Individuals and Communities. Students select their Stream and Field of Study based upon their clinical and research interests. Students in the Leadership in Health Care Policy and Education field of study (Field I) will develop advanced nursing knowledge in health services, systems, and policy together with a focus on education essential to nursing leadership in Canada. Students in the Health and Illness of Individuals and Communities field of study (Field II) will develop advanced nursing knowledge in nursing and related theories of health and illness to enhance and promote the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations.

Students who are pursuing a Master of Nursing combined with the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (PHCNP) will develop advanced knowledge and skills with an emphasis on offering comprehensive primary care to individuals, families, and communities across the life span.

Mission

The health care community is looking to universities to play a strong role in resolving the critical human and material resource challenges that Canada will face in the development and delivery of health services to an increasingly diverse and complex client population. In particular, nurses are needed in our health care system with advanced knowledge and skills to contribute to the further development of nursing science and facilitate the utilization of best practices knowledge across the health care spectrum. Supported by values relating to social justice, accountability, advocacy and partnership, the MN program at Ryerson University provides leading edge, innovative and distinctive education to nursing graduate students who wish to achieve an advanced level of skill and knowledge in evidenced based practice, education, policy, and leadership.

Vision Statement

Underpinned by values relating to social justice, accountability, advocacy and partnership, the Master of Nursing Program at Ryerson University provides leading edge, innovative and distinctive education to nursing graduate students who wish to achieve an advanced level of skill and knowledge in evidenced-based practice, education, policy and leadership.

Objectives

To prepare professional nurses to:

1. Assume leadership and advocacy roles in the health care environment.
2. Contribute to knowledge development in nursing and engage in the exchange of knowledge to inform practice.
3. Analyze, utilize and engage in nursing research to improve health care and/or health services.
4. Apply nursing and other health-related theories and research at an advanced level to diverse health issues and/or populations in practice across a wide variety of settings.
5. Develop advanced practice expertise in their field of study.
6. Develop and enhance the quality and effectiveness of their teaching and learning consistent with Ryerson’s mission and urban location.