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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.

9 years to income$95,000 - $110,000 entryCollege of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Shortcut Path8 years
1

Grade 12

1 year

Complete prerequisites with 85%+ average

2

BScN Program

4 years

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

3

NCLEX-RN + RN Work

2 years

Gain clinical experience as RN

4

NP Master's Program

2 years

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

5

NP Certification

2-3 months

Pass CNO NP exam

6

Start Working!

Begin career as Nurse Practitioner

📍Standard Path9 years
1

Grade 12

1 year

Complete prerequisites

2

BScN Program

4 years

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

3

NCLEX-RN + RN Work

3 years

Gain diverse clinical experience

4

NP Master's Program

2 years

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

5

NP Certification

2-3 months

Pass CNO NP exam

6

Start Working!

Begin career as Nurse Practitioner

🛤️Long Path10 years
1

Grade 12

1 year

Complete prerequisites

2

Pre-Health Sciences

1 year

College pathway if needed

3

BScN Program

4 years

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

4

NCLEX-RN + RN Work

3 years

Gain clinical experience

5

NP Master's Program

2 years

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

6

NP Certification

2-3 months

Pass CNO NP exam

7

Start Working!

Begin career as Nurse Practitioner