nursing - nurse practitioner specialization
the master of nursing with nurse practitioner specialization is a six credit program. all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will complete 2.0 fce of core graduate nursing courses. thereafter, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will complete 4.0 fce in this specialization.
core courses
- nursing 5015 nursing philosophy (0.5 fce)
- nursing 5016 qualitative research (0.5 fce)
- nursing 5017 statistics (0.5 fce)
- nursing 5018 quantitative research (0.5 fce)
total (2.0 fce)
primary health care nurse practitioner specialization
- nursing 5610 pathophysiology for the nurse practitioner (0.5 fce)
- nursing 5615 advanced health assessment and diagnosis i (0.5 fce)
- nursing 5616 advanced health assessment and diagnosis ii (0.5 fce)
- nursing 5630 nurse practitioner roles and responsibilities (0.5 fce)
- nursing 5635 therapeutics i (0.5 fce)
- nursing 5636 therapeutics ii (0.5 fce)
- nursing 5840 (9840) integrative practicum (1.0 fce)
total (4.0 fce)
the nurse practitioner specialization is delivered synchronously via a web-based videoconferencing and teleconferencing system and will require intermittent, scheduled on- campus lab attendance in thunder bay. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will complete clinical practica (across 3 courses as listed above) requiring a triad relationship between the student, course leader and agency preceptor, in addition to seminar hours. practicum placements will occur based on student's areas of interest and geographical locations. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 should not solicit their own placements.
世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 are expected to complete all requirements within six terms (2 years) of continuous full- time registration. as an exception, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in the master of nursing programs can be admitted to the flexible (flex) option of six additional terms of continuous registration (total of 12 terms, or 4 years). as this option is intended for working professionals, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 admitted to the flex option will not be considered for financial support. note: 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will not be permitted to change from the standard option to the flex option, and vice versa.
please see our master of nursing frequently asked questions for answers to some of our most common program inquiries.
how to apply
applications are due february 1st, 2024.
the first step in the application process is to complete the online graduate studies application form.
after you have submitted the online form along with the required $100 cad application fee, you will be provided with an online account where you can complete the remaining steps of the application process which include uploading the required supporting documents and monitoring the status of your application.
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after you have submitted the online application form, you will be provided with instructions by email on how to log in to myinfo, where you will be able to review and upload the remaining and required supporting documents. official transcripts and proof of degree cannot be uploaded to the myinfo application site as they are not required, unless you receive an offer of admission. at that time, they can be forwarded to the faculty of graduate studies office or email which will be provided in your admission letter. please do not send these in prior to receiving an offer of admission.
graduate studies reference form
two (2) forms required, one academic and one clinical
- an electronic reference form will be automatically sent by email to the references you identify on the graduate studies application form.
- this form is requested in support of the applicant's ability to undertake advanced study and research.
- for information about english test results, please see our calendar
program specific supporting documents
in addition to the general admission requirements for master programs, the following requirements also apply for the master of nursing program:
- four-year bachelor of science in nursing degree or its equivalent from a university of recognized standing with a minimum 70% average
- evidence of a commitment to nursing as contained in the student's curriculum vitae and statement of goals and intentions
- proof of current registration "without restrictions" with the college of nurses of ontario or another jurisdiction in canada
- applicants to the nurse practitioner specialization must have the equivalent of 2 years full-time nursing practice (3640 hours) within the past 5 years. these hours must be fully complete by the time of application.
- two references (one academic and one clinical) - the link will be automatically emailed to each of the referees you have identified in your application.
applicants to the master of nursing should indicate their interest in the nurse practitioner specialization at the time of application to the mn program. such applicants must submit:
- a complete application package to the mn program with nurse practitioner specialization as the program of study; unofficial academic transcripts; curriculum vitae; statement of goals and intentions; two references; proof of current registration "without restrictions" with the college of nurses ontario.
- a personal essay (see program notes) – this component has applicants answer three questions, in a maximum of 1 page per question
- employer verification of employment
preference will be given to ontario residents.
use this mn application checklist to ensure you have everything you need for a complete application.