Post-Master Nurse Practitioner Diploma (PMNP)
Post-Master Nurse Practitioner Diploma
The Post-Master Nurse Practitioner Diploma Program is designed for those nurses who have completed a master’s degree in nursing and who wish to pursue further studies to prepare them for Nurse Practitioner roles in one of two NP emphases:
- Adult
- Primary Health Care-Global Health
Graduates are prepared 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 Association.
Admission Requirements
Candidates are accepted under the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. The Post-Master NP program is highly competitive. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not ensure admission to the program. All English facility requirements must be met at the time of application. An interview may be required.
Minimum Admissions Requirements
- Applicants must hold an MN degree or equivalent (MScN, MSN)
- Applicants must have obtained at least a mid-B standing (75% or 3.0 GPA) in the final year of their MN degree AND must have obtained at least B cumulative standing
- Applicants seeking admission to the Nurse Practitioner field must also have worked a minimum of 3,900 clinical hours as an RN, equivalent to two years experience (placements as part of your BScN and MN degrees do not count)
- Applicants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse
Online Application
Visit How to Apply for more information on how to complete the SGS application, submit official transcripts and proof of English facility.
School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Online Admissions Application
Applicants to the Post-Master NP program must complete the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Online Admissions Application.
Admission Interview
An interview with the Admissions Committee may be required. Should this be the case, we will contact you by email to arrange an in-person interview or, if this is not possible, an interview by telephone. Interviews may take place any time from February through July.
Selecting an NP Emphasis
Within our NP program we offer 2 emphases: Adult and Primary Health Care – Global Health. All our NP programs prepare graduates to provide health care services across the health spectrum. Each emphasis refers to a specific client population and not a clinical area or a practice sector.
Emphasis Client population Adult 13 years through to end of life: adolescents, adults, older adults Primary Health Care – Global Health All ages If your interest is working with an adult population, then you should apply to the Adult emphasis. If you’re keen to work with clients across the lifespan and you have an interest in Global Health (marginalized populations, refugees, Northern populations, global, etc), then our PHC-Global Health emphasis is likely the best fit.
Adult Emphasis
Some students interested in the adult emphasis are interested in working with adolescents, adults, and older adults 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.
Some 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.).
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). See further information on completing the requirements for extended class registration or visit the College of Nurses of Ontario College of Nurses of Ontario website.
PHC-GH Emphasis
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). See extended class registration for further information on completing the requirements or visit the College of Nurses of Ontario website.
Program Requirements
Students in the Post-Master Nurse Practitioner Diploma enroll in one emphasis (Adult or Paediatric or Primary Care – Global Health) and are required to complete all six (6) courses appropriate to that emphasis. PMNP courses are offered once per year and must be taken sequentially. Required courses include:
- NUR1140/44/42 – Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics 1
- NUR1141/45/43 – Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics 2
- NUR1101/02/14 – Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Reasoning
- NUR1115/16/17 – Advanced Health Assessment & Therapeutic Management 1
- NUR1215/16/17 – Advanced Health Assessment & Therapeutic Management 2
- NUR1221/22/23 – Nurse Practitioners: Roles & Issues
This innovative population-based program is accessible to students across Canada. Course-work is on-line and the practicums are individually designed. Students will participate in 3 on-campus residencies, simulation-based learning, virtual classrooms and combined asynchronous and synchronous discussions. Successful completion of Year 1 courses is required for students to continue in Year 2 of the program.
Students will engage in practicum experience across four courses in the program. During the practicums, students will work with nurse practitioners, normally in their communities, to learn about and begin to enact the role of a nurse practitioner.
The Post-Master NP course sequence and practicum requirements are as follows:
Fall (September-December) Winter (January-April) Spring/Summer (April-June) Year 1 NUR1140H or NUR1144H or NUR1142H NUR1141H or NUR1145H or NUR1143H NUR1101H or NUR1102H or NUR1114H (75 clinical hours)
Year 2 NUR1115H or NUR1116H or NUR1117H (250 clinical hours)
NUR1215H or NUR1216H or NUR1217H (250 clinical hours)
NUR1221Y or NUR1222Y or NUR1223Y (200 clinical hours)
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Course Emphasis NUR1101H / 1102H / 1114H 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: NUR1140 and NUR1141 OR NUR1144 and NUR1145 OR NUR1142 and NUR1143
(3 hours/week, 75 clinical hours)Adult / Paediatric / Primary Health Care - Global Health NUR1115H / 1116H / 1117H Advanced Health Assessment and Therapeutic Management I
This field experience course incorporates a combination of faculty instruction, guest lectures, and clinical practice. The course provides students with opportunities to analyze synthesize and integrate theoretical principles and concepts into clinical practice with emphasis on diagnostic understanding, developmental issues and collaboration with clients, families and other health professionals.
During the 250 hours of clinical practice, client/family health and illness states are used to build the students’ development of advanced skills (e.g., interviewing, physical examination, diagnostics) related to client and family assessment, and to integrate diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning/therapeutic management into practice. Application of the clinical reasoning process is integral to the students’ experiences. Students will continue to develop advanced knowledge, skill and judgment related to client and family assessment, incorporating knowledge of diversity, cultural safety, developmental stage and social determinants of health into their assessments, diagnostics, diagnoses and therapeutic plans.
During clinical practicum components, students will become familiar with changes in scope of practice from that of a registered nurse, and the ways that these changes affect their responsibilities and accountabilities as a nurse practitioner. Students will practice in accordance with federal and local legislation, professional and ethical standards, and policy relevant to the role of the nurse practitioner; including those that relate to privacy, documentation and information management (verbal, written and electronic).
Approximately 8 hours/week will be spent in seminar learning and participating in guest lectures. A discussion forum for seminars (online) provides an opportunity for students to facilitate dialogue and communicate ideas and issues. Clinical seminars focus on the presentation of common health and illness symptoms from adolescence through old age (Adult), birth through adolescence (Paediatric) and all ages (PHC-GH) with acute, chronic, emergent, urgent and life-threatening illnesses as well as health promotion and illness prevention activities. There will be a focus on clinical reasoning, diagnostic testing and therapeutic planning. Students in the PHC-GH emphasis will align additional learning related to vulnerable and marginalized populations. Students will critically appraise relevant research and best practice guidelines when developing assignments, participating in on-line discussions, and in clinical practice. In addition, faculty and guest lecturers will provide students the opportunity to learn from individuals actively engaged in practice and research.
Prerequisite: (NUR1140 and NUR1141) OR (NUR1144 and NUR1145) OR (NUR1142 and NUR1143) and one of NUR1101/1102/1114.
Submission and checking of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.
(3 hours/week, 250 clinical hours)Adult / Paediatric / Primary Health Care - Global Health NUR1140H Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics 1 – Adult (Fall)
This course will explore the mechanism of altered functioning of human cells, organs, organ systems and the organism as a whole in the context of adult primary health care including care of older adults. Material in this course builds on 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. There will also be a focus on therapeutic interventions, including consideration of at risk populations.
The primary focus of this course is on disorders found frequently in community settings pertaining to individuals from adolescent to old age. The intention of this course is not to comprehensively address all illnesses and conditions, but rather to highlight common illnesses and provide a framework from which to organize knowledge application within any adult specialty. This framework will be based primarily around the following concepts:
- Alteration in normal body functions which lead to illness/injury, chronic disease, comorbidities and emergency health needs
- Systematic examination of illness manifestation
- Clinical presentations related to pathophysiological and psychopathological changes
- Client assessment and diagnostic formulations (differential diagnosis)
- Recommended treatment planning, focused on pharmacotherapeutics
- Health implications of client/population trends, including but not limited to the following topics:
- Social determinants of health
- Vulnerable populations
- Basics of pharmacotherapy
- Controlled drugs and substances use, misuse, abuse, addiction and diversion
- Hematology Oncology
- Infectious diseases
- Vaccines
- Eyes and ears
- Mental health
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Dermatology
- Pharmacologic content, including but not limited to:
- Drug therapy decision making
- Drug information gathering and interpretation
- Common indicators for prescribing various classes of controlled substances (including those related to acute/chronic/palliative pain, hyperkinetic and substance abuse, hormonal disorders, sleep disorders, and neurological conditions)
- Development of appropriate drug monitoring plans, with consideration for at risk populations
- Mechanisms of adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and strategies to identify, assess and manage adverse effects of drug therapies
- Process for reporting to appropriate authorities, in keeping with relevant legislation and organizational policies
- Marketing strategies used to promote health products, medical devices, medications, and health programs
- Non-pharmacological therapies including but not limited to:
- Counselling
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to various disease states
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to pain management
Adult NUR1141H Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics 2 – Adult (Winter)
This course is a continuation of NUR1140H and continues to explore the mechanism of altered functioning of human cells, organs, organ systems and the organism as a whole in the context of adult primary health care including care of older adults. Material in this course builds on previous knowledge of physiology and introductory pathophysiology. In addition, this course will continue to provide students with knowledge of basic pharmacologic concepts, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics, including the use of controlled drugs and substances. There will also be a focus on therapeutic interventions, including consideration of at risk populations.
The primary focus of this course is on disorders found frequently in community settings pertaining to individuals from adolescent to old age. The intention of this course is not to comprehensively address all illnesses and conditions, but rather to highlight common illnesses and provide a framework from which to organize knowledge application within any adult specialty. This framework will be based primarily around the following concepts:
- Alteration in body functions which lead to illness/injury, chronic disease, comorbidities and emergency health needs
- Systematic examination of illness manifestation
- Clinical presentations related to pathophysiological and psychopathological changes
- Client assessment and diagnostic formulations (differential diagnosis)
- Recommended treatment planning, focused on pharmacotherapeutics
- Health implications of client/population trends, including but not limited to:
- Social determinants of health
- Vulnerable populations
- Opioid use misuse, abuse, addiction and diversion
- Infectious diseases
- Mental health
- Cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, and renal disorders
- Pharmacologic content, as is relevant to the topics discussed and including but not limited to:
- Drug therapy decision making
- Drug information gathering and interpretation
- Common indicators for prescribing various classes of controlled substances (including those related to acute/chronic/palliative pain, hyperkinetic and substance abuse, hormonal disorders, sleep disorders, and neurological conditions)
- Development of appropriate drug monitoring plans, with consideration for at risk populations
- Mechanisms of adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and strategies to identify, assess and manage adverse effects of drug therapies
- Process for reporting to appropriate authorities, in keeping with relevant legislation and organizational policies
- Marketing strategies used to promote health products, medical devices, medications, and health programs
- Non-pharmacological therapies including but not limited to:
- Counselling
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to various disease states
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to pain management
Prerequisite: NUR1140Adult NUR1142H Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics 1 – PHC-GH (Fall)
This course will explore the mechanism of altered functioning of human cells, organs, organ systems and the organism as a whole in the context of adult primary health care including care of older adults. Material in this course builds on 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. There will also be a focus on therapeutic interventions, including consideration of at risk populations.
The primary focus of this course is on disorders found frequently in community settings pertaining to individuals from adolescent to old age. The intention of this course is not to comprehensively address all illnesses and conditions, but rather to highlight common illnesses and provide a framework from which to organize knowledge application within any adult specialty. This framework will be based primarily around the following concepts:
- Alteration in normal body functions which lead to illness/injury, chronic disease, comorbidities and emergency health needs
- Systematic examination of illness manifestation
- Clinical presentations related to pathophysiological and psychopathological changes
- Client assessment and diagnostic formulations (differential diagnosis)
- Recommended treatment planning, focused on pharmacotherapeutics
- Health implications of client/population trends, including but not limited to the following topics:
- Social determinants of health
- Vulnerable populations
- Basics of pharmacotherapy
- Controlled drugs and substances use, misuse, abuse, addiction and diversion
- Hematology Oncology
- Infectious diseases
- Vaccines
- Eyes and ears
- Mental health
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Dermatology
- Pharmacologic content, including but not limited to:
- Drug therapy decision making
- Drug information gathering and interpretation
- Common indicators for prescribing various classes of controlled substances (including those related to acute/chronic/palliative pain, hyperkinetic and substance abuse, hormonal disorders, sleep disorders, and neurological conditions)
- Development of appropriate drug monitoring plans, with consideration for at risk populations
- Mechanisms of adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and strategies to identify, assess and manage adverse effects of drug therapies
- Process for reporting to appropriate authorities, in keeping with relevant legislation and organizational policies
- Marketing strategies used to promote health products, medical devices, medications, and health programs
- Non-pharmacological therapies including but not limited to:
- Counselling
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to various disease states
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to pain management
Primary Health Care - Global Health NUR1143H Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics 2 – PHC-GH (Winter)
This course is a continuation of NUR1142H and continues to explore the mechanism of altered functioning of human cells, organs, organ systems and the organism as a whole in the context of adult primary health care including care of older adults. Material in this course builds on previous knowledge of physiology and introductory pathophysiology. In addition, this course will continue to provide students with knowledge of basic pharmacologic concepts, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics, including the use of controlled drugs and substances. There will also be a focus on therapeutic interventions, including consideration of at risk populations.
The primary focus of this course is on disorders found frequently in community settings pertaining to individuals from adolescent to old age. The intention of this course is not to comprehensively address all illnesses and conditions, but rather to highlight common illnesses and provide a framework from which to organize knowledge application within any adult specialty. This framework will be based primarily around the following concepts:
- Alteration in body functions which lead to illness/injury, chronic disease, comorbidities and emergency health needs
- Systematic examination of illness manifestation
- Clinical presentations related to pathophysiological and psychopathological changes
- Client assessment and diagnostic formulations (differential diagnosis)
- Recommended treatment planning, focused on pharmacotherapeutics
- Health implications of client/population trends, including but not limited to:
- Social determinants of health
- Vulnerable populations
- Opioid use misuse, abuse, addiction and diversion
- Infectious diseases
- Mental health
- Cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, and renal disorders
- Pharmacologic content, as is relevant to the topics discussed and including but not limited to:
- Drug therapy decision making
- Drug information gathering and interpretation
- Common indicators for prescribing various classes of controlled substances (including those related to acute/chronic/palliative pain, hyperkinetic and substance abuse, hormonal disorders, sleep disorders, and neurological conditions)
- Development of appropriate drug monitoring plans, with consideration for at risk populations
- Mechanisms of adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and strategies to identify, assess and manage adverse effects of drug therapies
- Process for reporting to appropriate authorities, in keeping with relevant legislation and organizational policies
- Marketing strategies used to promote health products, medical devices, medications, and health programs
- Non-pharmacological therapies including but not limited to:
- Counselling
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to various disease states
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to pain management
Prerequisite: NUR1142Primary Health Care - Global Health NUR1144H Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics 1 – Paediatric (Fall)
This course will explore the mechanism of altered functioning of human cells, organs, organ systems and the organism as a whole in the context of adult primary health care including care of older adults. Material in this course builds on 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. There will also be a focus on therapeutic interventions, including consideration of at risk populations.
The primary focus of this course is on disorders found frequently in community settings pertaining to individuals from adolescent to old age. The intention of this course is not to comprehensively address all illnesses and conditions, but rather to highlight common illnesses and provide a framework from which to organize knowledge application within any adult specialty. This framework will be based primarily around the following concepts:
- Alteration in normal body functions which lead to illness/injury, chronic disease, comorbidities and emergency health needs
- Systematic examination of illness manifestation
- Clinical presentations related to pathophysiological and psychopathological changes
- Client assessment and diagnostic formulations (differential diagnosis)
- Recommended treatment planning, focused on pharmacotherapeutics
- Health implications of client/population trends, including but not limited to the following topics:
- Social determinants of health
- Vulnerable populations
- Basics of pharmacotherapy
- Controlled drugs and substances use, misuse, abuse, addiction and diversion
- Hematology Oncology
- Infectious diseases
- Vaccines
- Eyes and ears
- Mental health
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Dermatology
- Pharmacologic content, including but not limited to:
- Drug therapy decision making
- Drug information gathering and interpretation
- Common indicators for prescribing various classes of controlled substances (including those related to acute/chronic/palliative pain, hyperkinetic and substance abuse, hormonal disorders, sleep disorders, and neurological conditions)
- Development of appropriate drug monitoring plans, with consideration for at risk populations
- Mechanisms of adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and strategies to identify, assess and manage adverse effects of drug therapies
- Process for reporting to appropriate authorities, in keeping with relevant legislation and organizational policies
- Marketing strategies used to promote health products, medical devices, medications, and health programs
- Non-pharmacological therapies including but not limited to:
- Counselling
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to various disease states
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to pain management
Paediatric NUR1145H Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics 2 – Paediatric (Winter)
This course is a continuation of NUR1144H and continues to explore the mechanism of altered functioning of human cells, organs, organ systems and the organism as a whole in the context of adult primary health care including care of older adults. Material in this course builds on previous knowledge of physiology and introductory pathophysiology. In addition, this course will continue to provide students with knowledge of basic pharmacologic concepts, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics, including the use of controlled drugs and substances. There will also be a focus on therapeutic interventions, including consideration of at risk populations.
The primary focus of this course is on disorders found frequently in community settings pertaining to individuals from adolescent to old age. The intention of this course is not to comprehensively address all illnesses and conditions, but rather to highlight common illnesses and provide a framework from which to organize knowledge application within any adult specialty. This framework will be based primarily around the following concepts:
- Alteration in body functions which lead to illness/injury, chronic disease, comorbidities and emergency health needs
- Systematic examination of illness manifestation
- Clinical presentations related to pathophysiological and psychopathological changes
- Client assessment and diagnostic formulations (differential diagnosis)
- Recommended treatment planning, focused on pharmacotherapeutics
- Health implications of client/population trends, including but not limited to:
- Social determinants of health
- Vulnerable populations
- Opioid use misuse, abuse, addiction and diversion
- Infectious diseases
- Mental health
- Cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, and renal disorders
- Pharmacologic content, as is relevant to the topics discussed and including but not limited to:
- Drug therapy decision making
- Drug information gathering and interpretation
- Common indicators for prescribing various classes of controlled substances (including those related to acute/chronic/palliative pain, hyperkinetic and substance abuse, hormonal disorders, sleep disorders, and neurological conditions)
- Development of appropriate drug monitoring plans, with consideration for at risk populations
- Mechanisms of adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and strategies to identify, assess and manage adverse effects of drug therapies
- Process for reporting to appropriate authorities, in keeping with relevant legislation and organizational policies
- Marketing strategies used to promote health products, medical devices, medications, and health programs
- Non-pharmacological therapies including but not limited to:
- Counselling
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to various disease states
- Complementary and alternative therapies in relation to pain management
Prerequisite: NUR1144Paediatric NUR1215H / 1216H / 1217H Advanced Health Assessment and Therapeutic Management II
This course offers a combination of on-campus synchronous/asynchronous lectures and guest presentations using a flipped classroom format. Lectures will be offered in 8h segments every 2 weeks preceded and followed by online asynchronous discussion and virtual interactive case (VIC) completion. Lecture attendance, ongoing participation in the discussion board and VIC case completion are essential to assist in the development and refinement of skills to critically appraise and synthesize relevant clinical data, research, theory and clinical practice guidelines related to geriatrics, pain, end-of-life care and medical assistance in dying, mental health, diabetes, and skin disorders/dermatologic issues. In addition, faculty and guest lecturers will provide students the opportunity to learn from individuals actively engaged in practice and research.
This course also includes 250h of clinical practicum. The course practicum should be in a practice setting that offers broad, comprehensive experience with common client/family health and illness states. During the 250 hours of clinical practice, client/family health and illness states are used to build the students’ development of advanced skills related to client and family assessment, and to integrate collaboration, consultation and referral strategies into treatment plans/therapeutic management approaches. Health promotion, health protection, and the prevention of injury, illness, disease and complications are integral to students’ experiences.
During clinical practicum components, students will become familiar with changes in scope of practice from that of a registered nurse, and the ways that these changes affect their responsibilities and accountabilities as a nurse practitioner. Students will practice in accordance with federal and local legislation, professional and ethical standards, and policy relevant to the role of the nurse practitioner; including those that relate to controlled drugs and substances and assisted dying.
Prerequisite: NUR1140 and NUR1141 OR NUR1142 and NUR1143 OR NUR1144 and NUR1145, one of NUR1101/1102/1114 and one of NUR1115/1116/1117
Submission and checking of a health evaluation & immunization form is required prior to registration.
(3 hours/week, 250 clinical hours)Adult / Paediatric / Primary Health Care - Global Health NUR1221Y / 1222Y / 1223Y Nurse Practitioners: 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.
Consolidation Course (Required) for Adult Emphasis/ Paediatric Emphasis / Primary Health Care - Global Health Emphasis