Online Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Diploma (PMNP)
- Program Overview
- Program Requirements
- Course Information
- Adult Emphasis
- Paediatric Emphasis
- PHC-GH Emphasis
Program Overview
The Post-Master Nurse Practitioner Diploma is an innovative, online, population-based program designed to afford students who have completed graduate education the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. This program prepares graduates to lead in the direct care of patients through the application of advanced practice nursing and nurse practitioner competencies as described by the Canadian Nurses Associations (CNA). Students gain experience in caring for individuals with common health problems, acute and chronic conditions, with their chosen population of Adult (adolescents/adult/older adults) or Paediatric (infant/child/adolescent) or Primary Health Care – Global Health (family of all ages).
Post-Master NP students enrol on a part-time basis, completing one (1) online course per semester. The Post-Master NP program is normally completed in two (2) years over six (6) consecutive semesters.
The Post-Master NP Diploma is offered using a hybrid learning format. Students will attend mandatory on-campus residency weeks, have access to an extensive collection of online resources, a learning environment distinguished by academic excellence and research, and complete clinical practicums close to home.
Program Requirements
Students in the Post-Master Nurse Practitioner Diploma enrol in one emphasis (Adult or Paediatric or Primary Care – Global Health) and are required to complete all four (4) courses appropriate to that emphasis. Post-Master NP courses are offered once per year and must be taken sequentially.
Post-Master Nurse Practitioner Diploma Program Degree Requirements Chart
NP Patient Population Adult Paediatric Primary Care
- Global HealthField of Study Courses
(all required)NUR1100Y;
NUR1101H;
NUR1115Y
(formerly NUR1109Y)NUR1100Y;
NUR1102H;
NUR1116Y;
(formerly NUR1109Y)NUR1100Y;
NUR1114H;
NUR1117YConsolidation Course
(required)NUR1110Y NUR1110Y NUR1110Y
Post-Master Nurse Practitioner Diploma Program Structure
Year Fall Winter Spring/Summer One NUR1100Y (no clinical) NUR1100Y (no clinical) NUR1101;
NUR1102H;
NUR1114H;(100 clinical hours)Two Cohort started before September 2011:
NUR1115Y/11116Y/1117Y (300 clinical hours)Cohort started after September 2012:
NUR1115Y/11116Y/1117Y (250 clinical hours)Cohort started before September 2011:
NUR1110Y (300 clinical hrs)Cohort started after September 2012:
NUR1115Y/11116Y/1117Y (250 clinical hours)Cohort started after September 2012:
NUR1110Y(200 clinical hours)Course Timetables
Course enrolment normally opens on ROSI in late July for the following fall and winter sessions. Course enrolment normally opens on ROSI in March for the following summer session. The Registrar will contact you by email a few weeks prior to the start of course enrolment to provide detailed instructions.
Course timetables are typically available in draft form in June for the following acadecmic year. NB: The Faculty reserves the right to make changes to the timetables.
TIMETABLES: Fall 2012 (DOC) | Winter 2013 (DOC) | Summer 2013 (DOC)
Enrolment for Post-Master NP Students
Students in the Post-Master Nurse Practitioner Diploma follow a structured program of study. NP courses are offered once per year and must be taken sequentially. The Faculty will enrol Post-Master NP students in all courses (NUR1100Y, NUR1101/1102/11114H, NUR115/1116/1117Y, and NUR1110Y).
Please refer to Sessional Dates for Graduate Students for important information.
Courses
Field of Study Courses (all required)
All courses are offered online.ADULT:
NUR1100Y | Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics
This course will explore theoretical perspectives on the mechanism of altered functioning of human cells, organs, organ systems and the organism as a whole. Material in this course builds on the previous knowledge of physiology and introductory pathophysiology. In addition, this course will provide students with knowledge of basic pharmacologic concepts, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. Drug therapy considerations in special populations such as geriatric, paediatric, early immigrant, as well as in clients with chronic disease states and altered hepatic and renal function will be discussed.
Submission of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.
(3 hours/week)
NUR1101H | Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning – Adult
Prepare to perform advanced health and physical assessment of the child or adult and family who are experiencing illness. Students must be competent in basic health and physical assessment, and the associated techniques prior to beginning the course. Models of clinical reasoning are investigated, critically reviewed and applied to a broad range of clinical case studies as students develop knowledge and skill in the collection of data, diagnostic approaches and formulation of therapeutic plans in collaboration with clients and families. Practical elements of advanced client assessment are addressed in terms of their impact on the client’s health status, including physical and mental status, psychosocial status, developmentally appropriate approaches to assessment, growth and development milestones, family, cultural and community factors, and the implications of determinants of health and risk appraisal. Clinical, theoretical and scientific knowledge is synthesized in the identification and management of existing and potential client states of health and illness. Approaches to effective written and verbal communication of findings to lay individuals and health professional colleagues as they relate to the client and family are addressed.
Submission of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: NUR1100
(3 hours/week, 100 clinical hours)
NUR1115Y | Advanced Nursing Practice in Caring for Clients and Families, I
(formerly NUR1109Y)Analyse, synthesize and integrate theoretical principles and concepts into clinical practice. During the initial phase of the course, students work in practice settings that provide opportunities to care for client populations with broad, general and common health and illness states to develop advanced skills related to 1) diagnostic testing and treatment planning, 2) systems thinking, 3) developmental issues, and 4) collaboration with clients, families, and other health professionals. The latter portion of the course builds on earlier experiences and provides opportunities to practice in health care settings serving clients with specialized and moderately complex needs and those presenting with emergent, urgent and life-threatening situations. Learners will continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills related to client and family assessment incorporating knowledge of diversity, cultural safety, and determinants of health into their assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic plans.
Prerequisite: NUR1100 and one of NUR1101/1102/1114.
Submission and checking of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.(3 hours/week)
(Before September 2013 – 300 clinical hours)
(After September 2013 – 500 clinical hours)
PAEDIATRIC:
NUR1100Y | Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeuticals
This course will explore theoretical perspectives on the mechanism of altered functioning of human cells, organs, organ systems and the organism as a whole. Material in this course builds on the previous knowledge of physiology and introductory pathophysiology. In addition, this course will provide students with knowledge of basic pharmacologic concepts, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. Drug therapy considerations in special populations such as geriatric, paediatric, early immigrant, as well as in clients with chronic disease states and altered hepatic and renal function will be discussed.
Submission of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.
(3 hours/week)
NUR1102H | Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
Prepare to perform advanced health and physical assessment of the child or adult and family who are experiencing illness. Students must be competent in basic health and physical assessment, and the associated techniques prior to beginning the course. Models of clinical reasoning are investigated, critically reviewed and applied to a broad range of clinical case studies as students develop knowledge and skill in the collection of data, diagnostic approaches and formulation of therapeutic plans in collaboration with clients and families. Practical elements of advanced client assessment are addressed in terms of their impact on the client’s health status, including physical and mental status, psychosocial status, developmentally appropriate approaches to assessment, growth and development milestones, family, cultural and community factors, and the implications of determinants of health and risk appraisal. Clinical, theoretical and scientific knowledge is synthesized in the identification and management of existing and potential client states of health and illness. Approaches to effective written and verbal communication of findings to lay individuals and health professional colleagues as they relate to the client and family are addressed.
Submission of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: NUR1100
(3 hours/week, 100 clinical hours)
NUR1116Y | Advanced Nursing Practice in Caring for Clients and Families I
(formerly NUR1109Y)Analyse, synthesize and integrate theoretical principles and concepts into clinical practice. During the initial phase of the course, students work in practice settings that provide opportunities to care for client populations with broad, general and common health and illness states to develop advanced skills related to 1) diagnostic testing and treatment planning, 2) systems thinking, 3) developmental issues, and 4) collaboration with clients, families, and other health professionals. The latter portion of the course builds on earlier experiences and provides opportunities to practice in health care settings serving clients with specialized and moderately complex needs and those presenting with emergent, urgent and life-threatening situations. Learners will continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills related to client and family assessment incorporating knowledge of diversity, cultural safety, and determinants of health into their assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic plans.
Prerequisite: NUR1100 and one of NUR1101/1102/1114.
Submission and checking of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.(3 hours/week)
(Before September 2013 – 300 clinical hours)
(After September 2013 – 500 clinical hours)
Primary Health Care – Global Health
NUR1100Y | Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics
This course will explore theoretical perspectives on the mechanism of altered functioning of human cells, organs, organ systems and the organism as a whole. Material in this course builds on the previous knowledge of physiology and introductory pathophysiology. In addition, this course will provide students with knowledge of basic pharmacologic concepts, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. Drug therapy considerations in special populations such as geriatric, paediatric, early immigrant, as well as in clients with chronic disease states and altered hepatic and renal function will be discussed.
Submission of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.
(3 hours/week)
NUR1114H | Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
Prepare to perform advanced health and physical assessment of the child or adult and family who are experiencing illness. Students must be competent in basic health and physical assessment, and the associated techniques prior to beginning the course. Models of clinical reasoning are investigated, critically reviewed and applied to a broad range of clinical case studies as students develop knowledge and skill in the collection of data, diagnostic approaches and formulation of therapeutic plans in collaboration with clients and families. Practical elements of advanced client assessment are addressed in terms of their impact on the client’s health status, including physical and mental status, psychosocial status, developmentally appropriate approaches to assessment, growth and development milestones, family, cultural and community factors, and the implications of determinants of health and risk appraisal. Clinical, theoretical and scientific knowledge is synthesized in the identification and management of existing and potential client states of health and illness. Approaches to effective written and verbal communication of findings to lay individuals and health professional colleagues as they relate to the client and family are addressed.
Submission of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.
Prerequisite: NUR1100
(3 hours/week, 100 clinical hours)
NUR1117Y | Advanced Nursing Practice in Caring for Clients and Nurses
Analyse, synthesize and integrate theoretical principles and concepts into clinical practice. During the initial phase of the course, students work in practice settings that provide opportunities to care for client populations with broad, general and common health and illness states to develop advanced skills related to 1) diagnostic testing and treatment planning, 2) systems thinking, 3) developmental issues, and 4) collaboration with clients, families, and other health professionals. The latter portion of the course builds on earlier experiences and provides opportunities to practice in health care settings serving clients with specialized and moderately complex needs and those presenting with emergent, urgent and life-threatening situations. Learners will continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills related to client and family assessment incorporating knowledge of diversity, cultural safety, and determinants of health into their assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic plans.
Prerequisite: NUR1100 and one of NUR1101/1102/1114.
Submission and checking of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.(3 hours/week)
(Before September 2013 – 300 clinical hours)
(After September 2013 – 500 clinical hours)
Consolidation Course (Required) for Adult, Paediatric and Primary Care – Global Health
NUR1110Y | Advanced Nursing Practice: Roles and Issues
This course provides learners with opportunities to continue the analysis, synthesis and integration of advanced theoretical principles and concepts related to advanced nursing practice. Learners will examine legal, organizational and system issues and how these influence the scope of practice and standards of ethical practice, professional accountability, and outcomes of advanced nursing practice. This course is the final practicum experience and incorporates a combination of clinical experience and student/faculty-facilitated seminars.
Prerequisite: NUR1115/1116/1117Y.
Submission and checking of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.(3 hours/week)
(Before September 2013 – 300 clinical hours)
(After September 2013 – 200 clinical hours)Students interested in the adult emphasis tend to prefer work in hospital settings, where they provide specialized health care to adolescents, adults and older adults with particular health conditions (respiratory, cardiac, renal etc). Although adult nurse practitioners have a tendency to provide health care to individuals in hospital settings, they are also able to assess, diagnose and treat individuals requiring acute and episodic care, and those with chronic illnesses in community settings. Health care services provided by adult nurse practitioners may include first contact assessments, treatment for acute/critical/urgent care, health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and referral and coordination of care.
Upon graduation, students are eligible to write the extended class registration exam for adult nurse practitioners. Although our program is recognized by Canadian governing bodies such as the College of Nurses of Ontario,students must ensure they are aware of any special provincial regulatory guidelines regarding placement hours (e.g., number of required hours in primary care settings). For further information on completing the requirements for extended class registration, please click here or visit the College of Nurses of Ontario website.
Students interested in the paediatric emphasis are interested in working with infants, children and adolescents in various settings where they provide primary and specialized health care. This includes assessing, diagnosing and treating individuals requiring acute and episodic care, and those with chronic illnesses living in community settings. Health care services provided by paediatric nurse practitioners may include first contact assessments, treatment for acute/critical/urgent care, health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and referral and coordination of care.
Upon graduation, students are eligible to write the extended class registration exam for paediatric nurse practitioners. Our program is recognized by Canadian governing bodies such as the College of Nurses of Ontario as well as the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), a national certification body in the United States for paediatric nurse practitioners. In addition, it is important that students ensure that they are aware of any special provincial or state regulatory guidelines regarding placement hours (e.g., number of required hours in primary care settings).
Information Regarding Certification from the Paediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
The Master of Nursing (MN) Degree (Nurse Practitioner Field, Paediatrics) Program at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, has been granted recognition by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) in the United States. This is the first Canadian Program to receive this recognition. This accreditation allows Nurse Practitioner graduates from the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing to apply for the Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) Certification Exam. This is the primary certification exam for paediatric nurse practitioner’s in the United States and this certification exam is recognized by various regulatory bodies in Canada (e.g. College of Nurses of Ontario). For further information on completing the requirements for extended class registration in Ontario please click here or visit the College of Nurses of Ontario website. For further information on completing the CPNP Certification Exam please click here or visit the PNCB website.
Primary health care nurse practitioners generally work in community settings and provide primary health care to individuals across the lifespan. They tend to take primary responsibility for a group of individuals for whom they provide first contact assessments, treatment for short-term acute illnesses, health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and referral and coordination of care.
Our primary health care – global health area of emphasis offers students an opportunity to focus on global health issues in Canada and around the world. Upon graduation, students are eligible to write the extended class registration exam for primary health care nurse practitioners.
Although our program is recognized by Canadian governing bodies (e.g., College of Nurses of Ontario), students must ensure they are aware of any special provincial regulatory guidelines regarding placement hours (e.g. number of required hours in primary care settings). For further information on completing the requirements for extended class registration please click here or visit the College of Nurses of Ontario website.