Graduate Diploma Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners

Summary

• Degree offered: Graduate Diploma
• Registration status options: Full-time; Part-time
• Language of instruction:
  • French
  • English
• Program option (expected duration of the program):
  • with coursework (3 full-time terms; 12 consecutive months)
• Academic units: Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing.

Program Description

The goal of the program is to educate enrolled nurses for an advanced practice role as a primary health care nurse practitioner (NP). The graduates of this program are prepared to assume leadership roles in improving the quality of nursing care as nurse practitioners in various primary health care settings.

The program provides rigorous academic preparation based on theory, research, and practice to address health-related phenomena experienced by individuals, families, groups and communities.

The Diploma is offered as a post masters degree option.

Courses are offered using a combination of face-to-face and distance modalities. Each student is assigned a clinic placement in Eastern Ontario (Ottawa and surrounding regions). Graduate students must arrange their own transportation to their placements.

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Master of Science Nursing (MSc)
• Master of Science Nursing Specialization in Women's Studies (MSc)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Nursing (PhD)

Learning Outcomes

The School of Nursing is committed to assisting students to achieve the following objectives:

• Synthesize complex health information using advanced diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking skills.
• Critically appraise current evidence to support best practices.
• Provide comprehensive evidence based on primary health care to clients and families across the lifespan applying clinical, theoretical and research knowledge.
• Evaluate existing community level primary health care programs and develop new programs to meet the primary health care needs of the community.
• Evaluate and influence policies affecting the health of the community.
• Practice autonomously within a collaborative, interprofessional model to promote client health.
• Deliver primary health care utilizing the roles (researcher, educator, and leader, collaborator, and change agent) recognized as advanced nursing practice.

Fees and Funding

• Program fees:

The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program are available under the section Finance your studies.

International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.

• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.

Notes

• Programs are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

Program Contact Information

Academic Office, Faculty of Health Sciences
125 University Private, Room 242
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5853
Toll free: 1-877-868-8292, ext. 5853
Email: healthsc@uOttawa.ca

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For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Have the following:
  • An honours bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related discipline (e.g. education, health administration, public health) with a minimum overall average of 70% (B) calculated in accordance with the graduate studies guidelines; and
  • A master’s or a doctorate’s degree in nursing with a minimum overall average of 70% (B) calculated in accordance with the graduate studies guidelines.

Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

• Hold a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Have the equivalent of two years nursing practice (3,640 hours) as a registered nurse within the last five years.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.

Language tests recognized by the University of Ottawa:

• TOEFL: 550 (paper-based) – 79-80 (internet-based); or
• IELTS: 6.5 Overall – 5.0 Individual (paper-based or internet-based); or
• An equivalent language test.

Notes:

• Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests.
• Information on language requirements and tests can be found in Section A-3.e) of the General Regulations.

Notes

• The admission requirements listed above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.
• Admissions are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• Please note that all students admitted to the School of Nursing must comply with the immunization regulations of the Faculty of Health Sciences - (immunization, CPR) prior to enrollment.

• Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), by completing form 105.
• Declare all your current and previous postsecondary studies, completed or not, even if they are not related to your application. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of your application or the withdrawal of your offer of admission at any time.
• Enter your email address, making sure it is accurate. We will use this address to communicate with you for all matters. Also, check your inbox (and junk mail folder) regularly for messages from the University of Ottawa.
• Pay the application fees for all your admission applications. Applications are forwarded to the University of Ottawa only after fees are paid in full and the payment has cleared. Learn more about application fees.
• Note that OUAC is not part of the University of Ottawa. It handles applications to all Ontario universities and is responsible for transferring your application to our admission office.