University of Victoria

Overview

The Nurse Educator program at the University of Victoria offers a graduate pathway for registered nurses aspiring to transition into teaching and clinical education roles. This course enhances advanced nursing scholarship and evidence-based practice through a combination of coursework and a thesis or capstone project, equipping graduates with the skills necessary to excel as educators in the nursing field.

What you'll study

Core graduate courses may include:

• Philosophy for Advanced Practice Nursing
• Scholarly Writing for Advanced Practice Nursing
• Advanced Practice Nursing & Professional Identity
• Evidence for Advanced Practice Nursing
• Nursing Ethics for Health System Transformation
• Disciplinary Research for Advanced Practice Nursing

Thesis or capstone pathway:

• Thesis option: A research-based project developed under faculty supervision, culminating in a comprehensive thesis.
• Capstone option: An applied project aimed at addressing an education-focused practice problem, culminating in a capstone submission.

Additional learning focus: The program incorporates content related to Indigenous cultural safety for health providers (as applicable to your chosen option) and encourages students to utilize evidence and scholarly methods to enhance nursing education and practice improvement.

Entry requirements

• Applicants must possess a Baccalaureate in Nursing (or equivalent) with a minimum B+ (77%) average calculated over the last two years (or equivalent of 30.0 UVic units).
• Applicants must complete an upper-level (300 or 400) undergraduate statistics course from a recognized post-secondary institution, achieving a final grade of B or higher, completed within the last five years.
• For those applying to the Nurse Practitioner option: an interactive Indigenous cultural safety course for health providers completed within the last five years (e.g., PHSA San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training).

Career prospects

Upon successful completion of the Nurse Educator program, graduates may be eligible to apply for a post-study work permit, contingent upon meeting the Government of Canada's requirements. Generally, applicants must have completed a qualifying program at a designated learning institution (DLI) and fulfill the conditions of their student status at the time of application. The duration of the work permit is typically linked to the length of the completed study program, allowing graduates to gain valuable work experience in the field.