Master in Nursing
Duration : 24 Months.
University : Lincoln University College
Level : Masters
The Master in Nursing in the Faculty of Nursing (Lincoln University College) is able to produce professional graduates who are equipped with proficient skills in the field of specialty. The supervision on research process and student’s attachment to their own specialty in the clinical areas enable students to enhance competency in their specialized areas. This attachment enables students to be more analytical and inculcates leadership skills in their daily process of work, students are able to reflect, evaluate and provide ideas in making decision. Graduates will acquire a highly developed understanding of complexity in nursing theories, perceptions and technologies innovation that can be functional in the health delivery system to effectively and efficiently in providing safe nursing care in various specialties. Students after completing this course can pursue careers as Clinical Nurse and Nurse Practitioner as a researcher in public and private hospitals or community health clinic.
Programme Aim
Develop graduates by enhancing the understanding of evidence-based practice to enable them to take up leadership roles in planning and implementing nursing care
Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills, teamwork effective communication skills and scientific skills which contribute effectively to the community
Promote and enhance professional, ethical value and aspiration of career development and to pursue further higher education through lifelong learning
Develop leadership and management skills in pursuing career development and acquire the entrepreneurship skills in health care services.
Career Opportunities
The Master in Nursing is designed to provide students’ academic and technical skills in broad areas to enable them to find their niche in the industry, government sector, public advocacy, legislation and academic to become independent nurse managers, educators and researcher. Graduates can continue education and pursue courses in teaching and mentoring to enable them to supervise, coach and teach undergraduate students. There are also opportunities in higher education in a lecturer-practitioner role, which allow graduates to combine an interest in teaching with hands-on practice, research and on consultant roles.
Intake
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Entry Requirements
Bachelor degree in the relevant field
AND
Registered in Nursing Council of Sri Lanka
Health status :
Student must be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner recognized by recruiting institution.
Student with the following medical condition, HIV/ AIDS, Hepatitis B or C, any mental d. Health disorders, Epilepsy, and other chronic disease cannot be admitted into the program.
Student must not have any physical or impaired senses that hinders a. nursing dexterity
Module line up
Nursing Research I: Quantitative Research Method
Statistics and Statistical Computing For Nurses
Nursing Research II: Qualitative Method