| The School of Nursing offers a diploma in Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner. The goal of the program is to educate registered nurses for an advanced practice role as a primary health care nurse practitioner (NP). The graduates of this program are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care as nurse practitioners in various primary health care settings. The program provides rigorous academic preparation based on theory, research, and practice to address health-related phenomena experienced by individuals, families, groups and communities.
The faculty of the School of Nursing is committed to assisting students to achieve the following objectives: 1) Synthesize complex health information using advanced diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking skills. 2) Critically appraise current evidence to support best practices. 3) Provide comprehensive evidence based on primary health care to clients and families across the lifespan applying clinical, theoretical and research knowledge. 4) Evaluate existing community level primary health care programs and develop new programs to meet the primary health care needs of the community. 5) Evaluate and influence policies affecting the health of the community. 6) Practice autonomously within a collaborative, inter-professional model to promote client health. 7) Deliver primary health care utilizing the roles (researcher, educator, and leader, collaborator, and change agent) recognized as advanced nursing practice.
The Diploma is offered in English and French as a post master’s degree option on a full-time or part-time basis. According to university regulations, students have the right to use French or English in their dealings with the Central Administration and the General Services and with the administration of the faculty or school where they are registered. Except in language courses, students have the right to produce their work and answer examination questions in the official language of their choice (either English or French).
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
The admission requirements are as follows: Baccalaureate degree in nursing; Master’s degree in nursing or related discipline (e.g. education, health administration, public health); Overall average of at least 70% (B) calculated in accordance with FGPS guidelines; Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario or equivalent from another province; The equivalent of two years nursing practice (3,640 hours) as a registered nurse within the last five years. |
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 79-80]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
One letter of recommendation, additional information form (personal essay questions), verification of employment hours form, clinical evaluation form, and official transcripts of all universities attended are required. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.