Master of Nursing - Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program (CNPP)

As clinicians, leaders and role models, nurse practitioners bring a holistic approach to care that directly impacts the lives of individuals, families and communities.  The CNPP will offer Registered Nurses an opportunity to achieve advanced competencies required for nurse practitioner registration and licensure.

Building on baccalaureate RN practice, the program blends in-depth knowledge of nursing theory and practice with legal authority and autonomy.  Students will develop enhanced skills in health assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation within the framework of primary health care.  Community development, health promotion and collaboration with interprofessional health care providers are essential components of the CNPP.  Students will critically appraise and apply research, best practice guidelines and theory relevant to advanced nursing practice.

The degree awarded will be a Master of Nursing (MN) with a specialization in Nurse Practitioner (NP).