What is a Nurse Practitioner?
What is the Nurse Practitioner Program?
Information about the Program:
The Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Windsor is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (www.cno.org). Current graduates from this program are eligible to apply for Extended Class registration as a Nurse Practitioner in Ontario. See flyer for details.
This program is only for students who have a completed BScN (or equivalent nursing degree, e.g. BN, etc.), with a current Registered Nurse (RN) status, and a completed Master's degree (Nursing or health related degree preferred). If you do not have a completed Master's degree, you may apply to the Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Field.
- Frequently asked questions about the Nurse Practitioner Program
- Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Other Resources and Information:
- Courses can be completed within 1 year of full-time study. Students must take two courses or more per semester to be considered full-time.
- View additional details about this program
- View Course Descriptions
Admission Requirements and Application Procedure:
Admission requirements for the Ontario NP Program.
- Please read/review the application instructions and download the appropriate forms prior to applying.
- Online Application
- Application deadline: February 1, with all required documents.
Contact Information:
Anne Dennahower
Graduate Secretary
Faculty of Nursing
nurse@uwindsor.ca
519.253.3000, x2260
or
Dr. Laurie Freeman
Associate Professor and PHCNP Graduate Coordinator
Faculty of Nursing
lfreeman@uwindsor.ca
519.253.3000, x2278
Fax: 519.973.7084