Doctor of Nursing

About this programme

The Doctor of Nursing program is aimed at developing nurse leaders and innovators with significant leadership experience (minimum of three years) for senior roles in health care and related organizations. Students will be provided with knowledge and skills to advance health systems by designing and implementing innovations and evaluating outcomes. PLEASE NOTE : International applicants please contact the Faculty of Nursing to verify your eligibility before applying Courses: Topics include principles of healthcare innovation, understanding the context in which innovation occurs, change management, implementation science, and use of technology in healthcare. Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend a thesis focused on a real world problem. The focus of this program is to prepare students for predominantly organizational leadership roles where they advance health systems through developing skills in systems innovation, program evaluation and quality assurance/quality improvement. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense. A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program. See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance . Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree. Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information. Applicants to have at least three years of healthcare or related organization experience in a mid-level to senior leadership role. A