Masters in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Specialization

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Four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or its equivalent, from a university of recognized standing with a minimum 70% average

The personal essay is an important part of the secondary screening of candidates for admission to the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP). The scores will be based on your ability to address all the items below in a comprehensive manner. It is suggested that you include examples of your experiences that illustrate your responses. Answers must be in Times New Roman 12 font & limited to one-page per question. As well, answers that are overly brief and/or very general will not be highly scored. Your written submission contributes strongly toward determining whether you are selected for admission to the PHCNP program. What is your motivation for wanting to become a NP-PHC rather than an NP-Adult of NP-Pediatrics? What professional and personal attributes do you bring to the NP-PHC role?

Two (2) forms required, one academic and one clinical

Proof of current registration “without restrictions” with the College of Nurses of Ontario or another jurisdiction in Canada

The Statement of Goals and Intentions for the Master of Nursing with Nurse Practitioner Specialization must address specific issues. The statement should not exceed four pages, and must be one-sided, double-spaced, with one inch margins. Applicants should address the following two (2) statements in the Statement of Goals and Intentions for the program. 1. What are your specific career goals, and how will the Master of Nursing with Nurse Practitioner Specialization program assist you to fulfill them? 2. Please indicate how your previous academic and/or work experience has prepared you to study in the Master of Nursing with Nurse Practitioner Specialization program. Please refer to specific courses from your transcript and/or specific experiences from your Curriculum Vitae.