MN Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Nurse Practitioner program is a Master of Nursing program that prepares students to meet the Entry-Level Competencies (ELCs) for Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) s or RN(NP)s as outlined by the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba. Your studies will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to write the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Licensure Exam (CNPLE).

Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | Duration: 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time option | Intake: The Master of Nursing Nurse Practitioner program accepts applications for the Fall Term. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Nurse Practitioner program offers comprehensive education in pharmacology, advanced health assessment, evidence-informed practice, and leadership. The curriculum includes theory courses that cover health promotion, wellness strategies, and management of both episodic, acute, and chronic illnesses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Please note: due to clinical practice and licensure requirements, International Students are not eligible to apply for the Nurse Practitioner Program unless currently practicing as a registered nurse in Canada. Eligible applicants are ranked by the NP admissions sub-committee to be selected for an interview based on their letter of intent, letters of reference, work experience, and other professional activities. Applicants are ranked and selected within their chosen delivery method (e.g., blended or on-line). To be eligible for the Nurse Practitioner program, you must meet the following requirements: Have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited university. If you have a degree in another field, you may be considered if you are a registered nurse (RN). You may need to complete up to an additional year of coursework before being admitted. Note: Registered Practical and Registered Psychiatric nurses are not eligible to apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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