Combined Master of Nursing and Certificate in Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

If you want to pursue the many career-enhancing opportunities open to Nurse Practitioners, but don’t already hold a Master of Nursing, our Combined Master of NursingPrimary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate is for you.In this program, you’ll earn a Master’s degree and prepare to write the College of Nurses of Ontario’s NP – Primary Health Care (Ontario) exam at the same time. It’s a demanding, career-enhancing program that:Prepares students to provide care to individuals, families and communities.Provides opportunities to analyze and integrate theories, models, concepts, and frameworks from advanced practice nursing and related disciplines.Incorporates principles of evidence-based practice and contributes to knowledge development for the role of the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner.Prepares nurses to practice in an ethical and legal manner that reflects an understanding of human values, diversity, and health and social policy related issues.Students who complete this program are well positioned to accelerate their careers in nursing as Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners in a variety of practice and leadership roles and settings.

To be considered for the Combined Master of Nursing/Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (MN/PHCNP) Certificate program, you must meet the minimum requirements:A Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or its equivalentA minimum CGPA or equivalent of 3.00 (B) overall with 3.00 (B) average in the last two years or 20 graded courses of study.Equivalent of two years full-time nursing practice (3640 hours) within the past five years. Strong preference is given to candidates with continuous RN experience in a direct clinical practice setting.Proof of current registration or proof of registration eligibility with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).Admission to Toronto Metropolitan University’s graduate nursing combined MN/PHCNP certificate program is extremely competitive. We look for applicants who have good academic standing in nursing and non-nursing subjects. Strong preference is given to students with a 3.67 (A-) average or above in the final half of their undergraduate nursing program or last 20 one-term/semester courses.