Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner - Current Students

Congratulations on choosing a challenging career as a nurse practitioner...

As a student we trust that you will make the most of your time with us and within the dynamic university environment. Your experience can be enriched by participating in seminars, colloquia and public lectures. The university provides a wealth of learning opportunities and experiences with offerings from the arts, sporting activities, and learned discussion.

Getting Ready to Start

Orientation sessions for new students are held as each term begins. It is very important that you attend an orientation to ensure that you are familiar with the curriculum, program structure, timetabling, and program policies. Library orientation is provided at this session and at other scheduled times and locations. Please refer to the Library Instruction Centre.

Advisement

The NP Program Coordinator, Fairleth McCuaig is available to assist you before you register and throughout the year as you make decisions related to your studies and progression. Fairleth McCuaig will clarify program requirements and policies, and address questions of academic concern. Please telephone 604-822-7463 or email: Fairleth.McCuaig@nursing.ubc.ca. We encourage you to consult the program overview and timetable.

Tips for Success

Returning to the university environment can be stressful. It may be many years since you last attended classes, were required to complete essays, or had to find your way around a complex learning environment. You may find the tools developed by UBC's LEAP program to be useful including the Self-Assessment Quiz and study tips. You will find other important information about graduate study, university 'survival skills' and career development on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.

Financing Your Program

Opportunities for scholarship and other support are available, from a variety of sources, to MN-NP students.

Getting Connected

All students are eligible to sign up for a UBC email address, first.last@alumni.ubc.ca. To register for your first.last@alumni.ubc.ca email address, visit the UBC IT Service Catalogue at www.it.ubc.ca/studentemail. A Campus-Wide Login account is required for sign up. If you do not know your CWL username or password, or do not have one, please contact UBC Enrolment Services.

Making the Most of Your Nurse Practitioner Education

There is much to be gained from involvement in the life of the university. Many opportunities exist to enrich your learning, to foster interaction with students and faculty members from all around the world, and to hone your leadership and professional expertise. The university campus is large; the following link can help you find your way: Wayfinding at UBC.

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Teaching or research graduate assistantships are available and may augment your education. Please contact the Program Coordinator, Fairleth McCuaig, to learn about the availability of these opportunities. Many faculty members employ students and advertise through the Office for Nursing Research and Teaching Scholarship.

We encourage you to attend the numerous seminars, public lectures, and colloquia that are offered within the School and across the campus. Many announcements are made in the School's regular publications including the Nursing Matters eNewsletter and TouchPoints. UBC Podcasts allow students to access UBC-related digital content, including public lectures from Talk of the Town, UBC International's Global Citizenship speakers series, and more.

There are many resources available to you both within the School of Nursing and the wider university community, including:

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