Nurse Practitioner
Diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries across the lifespan in settings such as primary care offices or community health centres.
Generalist
Prepare for the future direction of health care. Learn to discern emerging trends, anticipate future health care directions, and provide leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice.
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The Master of Nursing – Generalist (MN-GEN) is a 33-credit online graduate program. You must complete at least 18 credits through Athabasca University. All courses are grouped study, with defined start and end dates.
You can take up to 7 years to complete the Master of Nursing – Generalist. Choose either a thesis-based or a course-based route. You can also add a focus area: teaching, leadership, or health research.
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