For both programs normally a BN or BScN with courses in undergraduate statistics and nursing research Normally a B in these courses will be considered acceptable
All Nurse Practitioner program applicants also require undergraduate courses in health assessment pharmacology and pathophysiology
For both programs a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 or B level
All Nurse Practitioner program applicants must be registered to practice as an RN with NANB and have a minimum of two years of full time practice experience at the time of admission Once admitted students must maintain continuing practice registration with NANB Applicants are admitted to the Nurse Practitioner stream every second year ie 2021 2023 2025 etc
All MN ThesisReport applicants are required to have active practicing membership or equivalent within their respective provincialnational nursing regulatory body
For both programs applicants must obtain three references at least one referee should be able to comment on the applicants clinical practice and one on the applicant as a learner or provide an academic reference
All MN ThesisReport program applicants must provide a written statement of their professional interests research interests and career goals Applicants should indicate any ongoing competing demands on their time and the modifications they propose to make to their life to integrate the extensive time commitment required to complete graduate course work and subsequent research for a thesis or report
All Nurse Practitioner program applicants must provide a written statement of their professional interest and suitability for the autonomous role of the Nurse Practitioner Applicants should indicate any ongoing competing demands on their time and the modifications they propose to make to their life to integrate the extensive time commitment required to complete graduate course work and concurrent clinical practica