The Programme is offered to Registered Nurses located throughout Canada and internationally by means of distance education. It is also offered locally through individual self-directed study and tutorial. The course work is designed to familiarize Registered Nurses with the theory and clinical application necessary to function effectively in a formal or informal leadership position. Content includes theory and techniques of management, leadership, organizational development and change, motivation, labour relations, legal implications, ethics, finance and the Canadian Health Care System.
Separate modules are available in budgeting and total quality management.
Enrolment is by approval of the Coordinator. Further information may be obtained through the Programme Office. N. programme will be granted credit for the equivalent courses in the B.Sc.