Location:

Toronto, Canada

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Nurse Practitioner

Program Overview

Program Description:

This field of the Master's program in Nursing is designed to prepare nurse practitioners for advanced professional practice in a variety of primary health care roles needed for our contemporary health care system. Through the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner field students will meet both the objectives of the MScN degree, as well as those specific to the PHCNP. Goals are to: - Prepare Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners who are competent in the provision of care to individuals, families and communities. - Provide opportunities for students to analyze and integrate theories, models, concepts and frameworks from advanced practice nursing, nursing and related disciplines. - Prepare graduates who can incorporate principles of evidence-based practice and contribute to knowledge development for the role of the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner. - Prepare nurses to practice in the PHCNP role in an ethical and legal manner that reflects an understanding of human values, diversity and health and social policy-related issues.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

-

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Minimum Admission Requirements GPA: B Language Proficiency TOEFL iBT: 100 IELTS Overall Band Score: 7.5 YELT Band: 1 Recommendations: 3 Other - Statement of interest - Resumé or CV - Equivalent of two years' full-time practice (a minimum of 3640 hours within the past five years) as a registered nurse following graduation using the employer-completed Verification of Employment Hours form (see the Supplementary Information Form). - Be a member of College of Nurses of Ontario and hold annual registration payment card - Member and carrying liability protection (LAP) with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (or equivalent in home province)

International Requirements:

Refer to the international credentials information for your country.