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    Professional Practice, Clinical Leadership and Education, GDip ProfP
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    Professional Practice, Clinical Leadership and Education, GDip ProfP

    Western University

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    Canada, London

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026
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    Duration 2 term(s)
    Next Intake May-2026

    Professional Practice, Clinical Leadership and Education, GDip ProfP

    About

    This program is designed for practicing registered nurses who have completed a master’s degree in nursing or a health-related field looking to advance their careers in one of three areas of concentration: clinical education, professional practice, or clinical leadership. Delivered over one year, the program includes online courses and a final term practicum featuring completion of a mentored, practice-based project. The practicum topic will be aligned with the participant’s area of interest and mentored by faculty and a dedicated nursing/healthcare subject expert. Through the combination of course work, practicum, and mentorship, learners gain the theoretical knowledge and leadership tools needed to navigate the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission Requirements

  • Applicants must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with no practice restrictions.
  • Completion of a master’s degree in nursing or a field related to health care.*
  • GPA of 78% (B+) or higher. Admission averages are based on the last two years of full-time study or the last 10 part-time credits.
  • Out of province applicants may apply with other Canadian registration if the practicum can be arranged in their province of registration or as a remote placement.
  • Completion of the equivalent of three years of full-time RN practice experience in the past five year
  • * Registered Nurses complete a baccalaureate program in nursing to be registered in Canadian provinces and may complete a graduate degree in nursing or a related health discipline. As a result nurses with graduate degrees outside of nursing but with a health care focus would be eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma. Application Requirements
  • One academic and one professional reference
    • Referees are contacted after their names are submitted in the online application.
    • The academic reference should be provided by a faculty member from the applicant's master’s program who will be able to attest to their scholarly skills, in particular, writing, analysis, and critical thinking.
    • The professional reference should be provided by a graduate-educated manager, advanced practice nurse or educator in the area of practice.
  • Transcripts of any postsecondary coursework (including bachelor’s degree(s) and any advanced degrees obtained)
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Statement of interest – one page, explaining why the applicant is interested and the impact they expect to make in their area of practice
  • Entrance interview may be requested
  • Supplemental form (https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/nursing/graduate/files/PPCLE-Supplemental-Form.pdf)
  • Applications to the Graduate Diploma will be submitted online through Western’s graduate admissions system at https://grad.uwo.ca/admissions/apply.html.
  • English Program Requirements

    English Language Proficiency

    Proof of English language proficiency is not required for those with CNO registration, as the CNO requires it for internationally educated nurses when registering with them.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 0 

    Application Fee

    CAD  
    Western University

    Professional Practice, Clinical Leadership and Education, GDip ProfP

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