Nurse Practitioner
Program Requirements
The Master of Nursing program, Nurse Practitioner field is an innovative, online, population-based program designed to afford students the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to practice as a nurse practitioner. This program prepares students 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).
The Master of Nursing program, Nurse Practitioner field 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.
Students enrol on a full-time basis and are required to complete a total of eight (8) courses over six (6) consecutive semesters.
MN-NP students must complete all four (4) foundation courses, all three (3) field of study courses for the patient population selected, and the final consolidation course. Field of study courses and the final consolidation course are offered once per year and must be taken sequentially (NUR1100Y, then NUR1101/2/14, then NUR1115/6/7).
Master of Nursing Program, Nurse Practitioner Field Structure
Fall Winter Year 1 NUR1100Y (no clinical) 1 MN Foundation Course:NUR1017Hor NUR1022H*or NUR1028H NUR1100Y (no clinical)
1 MN Foundation Course:NUR1017Hor NUR1022H*or NUR1028HYear 2 1 MN Foundation Course: (NUR1017H or NUR1028H)AndCohorts started before September 2011:
NUR1115Y/11116Y/1117Y(300 clinical hours)
Cohorts started after September 2012:
NUR1115Y/11116Y/1117Y(250 clinical hours)Cohorts started before September 2011:
NUR1110Y(300 clinical hrs)Cohorts started after September 2012:
NUR1115Y/11116Y/1117Y(250 clinical hours)Spring/Summer Year 1 1 MN Foundation Course:(Plan to take NUR1034H. It is only offered in the summer.)AndNUR1101H/NUR1102H/NUR1114H(100 clinical hours) Year 2 Cohorts started after September 2012:
NUR1110Y (200 clinical hours)Total Clinical Hours = 800hrs
*NB: NUR1022H is a prerequisite for NUR1034H. NUR1034H is only offered in the spring/summer semester. Students typically aim to complete NUR1022H in the fall or winter of their first year so that they can complete NUR1034H in the spring/summer semester.
Requirements Chart
NP Patient Population Adult Paediatric Primary Care
– Global HealthFoundation Courses
(all required)NUR1017H; NUR1022H; NUR1028H; NUR1034H NUR1017H; NUR1022H; NUR1028H; NUR1034H NUR1017H; NUR1022H; NUR1028H; NUR1034H Field of Study Courses
(all required)NUR1100Y; NUR1101H;
NUR1115Y
(formerly
NUR1109YNUR1100Y; NUR1102H; NUR1116Y;
(formerly
NUR1109Y)NUR1100Y; NUR1114H; NUR1117Y Consolidation Course
(required)NUR1110Y NUR1110Y NUR1110Y Courses
Foundation (all required)
All courses are offered online.
for Adult, Paediatric and Primary Care – Global HealthNUR1017H | History of Ideas in Nursing Practice
Critically explore the discourse of nursing through the examination and interpretation of both historical and contemporary portrayals of nursing practice in light of shifting and prevailing intellectual ideas, sociocultural and/or historical circumstances. An emphasis will be placed on both the continuities and changes in nursing practice and thinking through time. The course will help students to articulate the practice of nursing and its intellectual history, as well as the distinctive and complementary contributions of nurses to health care and society.
(3 hours/week)
NUR1022H | Research Design, Appraisal and Utilization
Focus on the critical examination of the research process in nursing, with an emphasis on maintaining the links between the research problem, theory, and research methods. Consideration is given to both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, designs, and data collection and analysis. Strategies for critically analyzing research studies and for utilizing research findings in clinical practice are examined.
(3 hours/week)
NUR1028H | Introduction to Qualitative Research: Methodologies, Appraisal and Knowledge Translation
Qualitative inquiry is increasingly prevalent in health research. This introduction to qualitative methodologies will acquaint students with the diversity, creativity and potential contributions of these approaches. The course will address the philosophical foundations of qualitative methodologies and will equip students to read and appraise research originating from various traditions of qualitative inquiry.
(3 hours/week)
NUR1034H | Program Planning and Evaluation in Nursing
Develop an understanding and critical analysis of theoretical, research, and practical issues associated with the process of planning, delivering and evaluating programs to address the needs of individuals or groups of clients/patients and/or health care providers. Examine this process and discuss the challenges and strategies for delivering and monitoring the implementation of programs in a variety of settings, and for evaluating program outcomes.
Prerequisite: NUR1022H required
(3 hours/week)
Field of Study Courses (all required)
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.
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.