Participating in a Faculty of Nursing graduate program will position you as an innovative and expert nurse leader who is ready to advance professional nursing roles in diverse and complex contexts. The Faculty of Nursing offers a Master of Nursing program and a PhD in Nursing program.
The Faculty of Nursing offers cutting-edge programs. We serve the community by advancing and sharing nursing knowledge through teaching, research and public service. To foster high-quality evidence-based nursing care the Faculty of Nursing welcomes donations from alumni, colleagues, friends, and industry partners for scholarships, bursaries, student resources, research and endowed research chairs.
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Faculty of Nursing News
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Diane Kunyk
January 10, 2020
Get to know Dr. Diane Kunyk, Vice Dean
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Preceptorship in Ghana Taught Nursing Alumna the Importance of Cultural Competence
January 10, 2020
Megan Morison reflects back on her time preceptoring in Ghana and how it shaped her into the RN she is today.
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How to maintain your mental wellness during the holidays
December 19, 2019
Family conflict, sad memories and isolation can make Christmas a tough time for people at risk of depression, say experts who offer advice on how to cope.
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Faculty of Nursing students explore stigmas and healthcare gaps at CNSA National Conference in the New Year
December 16, 2019
The Canadian Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA) is the national voice of Canadian nursing students that is devoted to improving the professional, legal, ethical, and educational aspects of nursing.
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Study seeks to help immigrant seniors overcome barriers to exercise
December 12, 2019
Group walking program helps older immigrants feel safe and make social connections while getting physical activity, U of A researchers find.
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Why study nursing at UAlberta?
Ranked as the second best nursing Faculty in Canada by QS World University Rankings, we play a leading role in the education of tomorrow's nurses. As one of the largest nursing faculties in the country, we are one of only six in Canada to offer a full range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
- Our undergraduate programs are accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, are NEPAB approved, and we are unique as the only Canadian member of the Hartford Centers for Gerontological Nursing Excellence.
- Our students receive hands-on laboratory experiences throughout the program using advanced learning methods and equipment, including cutting-edge patient simulation technology in the Nursing Simulation Centre.
- Faculty members are leaders in nursing research and you will study in an environment where it is possible to become involved in the development of new nursing knowledge.
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