Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program at Western University

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree in Nursing from an Ontario university or equivalent. A current certificate of registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario. The equivalent of 2 years full-time nursing practice within the past 5 years. Preference will be given to candidates whose work experience has been continuous and who have practice experience in one or more of the following areas: community health centres, family practice centres, ambulatory care, public health, long-term care, emergency care, or outpost nursing. Possession of published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Priority consideration shall be given, all other things being equal, first to Canadian Citizens and permanent residents of Ontario and second to Canadian citizens and permanent residents from other Canadian provinces. Submission of Application for Admission All enquiries and requests for application forms should be addressed to the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) in Guelph. The application deadline is March 1 for admission the following September.