Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Advanced Practice, Independent Care
Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who can diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and manage patient care independently. NPs have expanded scope of practice and can work in primary care, specialty clinics, or their own practice in Ontario.
Grade 12
1 year
Complete prerequisites with 85%+ average
BScN Program
4 years
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
NCLEX-RN + RN Work
2 years
Gain clinical experience as RN
NP Master's Program
2 years
Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
NP Certification
2-3 months
Pass CNO NP exam
Start Working!
Begin career as Nurse Practitioner
Grade 12
1 year
Complete prerequisites
BScN Program
4 years
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
NCLEX-RN + RN Work
3 years
Gain diverse clinical experience
NP Master's Program
2 years
Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
NP Certification
2-3 months
Pass CNO NP exam
Start Working!
Begin career as Nurse Practitioner
Grade 12
1 year
Complete prerequisites
Pre-Health Sciences
1 year
College pathway if needed
BScN Program
4 years
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
NCLEX-RN + RN Work
3 years
Gain clinical experience
NP Master's Program
2 years
Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
NP Certification
2-3 months
Pass CNO NP exam
Start Working!
Begin career as Nurse Practitioner