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Graduate Programs

Western's graduate programs in Nursing help advance students' ability to analyze and integrate theory and research in advancing significant health-related issues.

Graduate Programs

Western's graduate programs in Nursing help advance students' ability to analyze and integrate theory and research in advancing significant health-related issues.

Two graduate nursing students reviewing notes together.

Graduate Programs

Western's graduate programs in Nursing help advance students' ability to analyze and integrate theory and research in advancing significant health-related issues.

Primary Health Care Registered Nurse Certificate Program

The Primary Health Care Registered Nurse Certificate Program is a 12 week, fully online course for RNs who want to deepen their understanding of primary health care principles and the nursing role within interprofessional primary care teams.

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Master of Nursing – Leadership in Professional Nursing Practice (MN-LPNP)

The Master of Nursing – Leadership in Professional Nursing Practice (MN-LPNP) program prepares students for advanced nursing leadership roles in the fields of nursing education, health services delivery, and health promotion.

Course-Based

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Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP)

The Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) program combines on-site and distance learning and offers full- and part-time options in collaboration with other Ontario universities.

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Nurse Practitioner Diploma (NP)

The Nurse Practitioner Diploma (NP) program combines on-site and distance learning and offers full- and part-time options in collaboration with other Ontario universities.

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Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)

The MScN program is ideal for students with a strong interest in research, and also students who may considering the possibility of advancing their knowledge and research through the pursuit of a doctoral degree.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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.

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