We are pleased to announce that the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program is now offered at 2 locations: Queen's University and our satellite site through Trent University.
Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners (NP-PHC) provide care to individuals and families in various health care settings. The holistic care provided by NPs, typically with the support of a health care team, includes diagnosis and management of common health conditions and diseases, health promotion, disease prevention and wellness care for individuals, families and communities.
Queen’s University offers a Nurse Practitioner certificate program as part of the consortium of nine universities under the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing (COUPN). For additional information about the Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program, please click on this link http://np-education.ca
There is a strong component of distance education and a computer with Internet access is required. Each of the clinical courses – AHAD and Therapeutics – has a mandatory three hour tutorial on-site at Queen’s University. Students are required to be on-site for tutorial twice a month during the Integrative Practicum course. Courses may be taken on campus at Queen's University or at our new satellite site though Trent University.
Clinical placements typically occur within Kingston and communities within an hour's
drive of Queen's, Our placement catchment area covers an area along the north shore
of Lake Ontario from Peterborough to Smiths Falls to Brockville. As students are
responsible for transportation to and from clinical placements, a vehicle will be
necessary.
The program can be taken either full-time or part-time.
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | Winter | Summer |
| Nurs 850 –Patho Nurs 853- Roles Nurs 856-AHAD1 Nurs 858-Ther. 1 |
Nurs 850-Patho Nurs 853- Roles Nurs 857-AHAD2 Nurs 859-Ther.2 |
Nurs 854- IP |
| Clinical – 2d/wk | Clinical- 2d/wk | Clinical block |
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |||
| Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Summer |
| Nurs 850 –Patho Nurs 856-AHAD1 |
Nurs 850 –Patho Nurs 857-AHAD2 |
Nurs 853- Roles Nurs 858-Ther. 1 |
Nurs 853-Roles Nurs 859-Ther.2 |
Nurs 854- IP |
| Clinical -1d/wk | Clinical -1d/wk | Clinical -1d/wk | Clinical 1d/wk | Clinical Block |
Applicants must demonstrate the following:
In addition to the above admission requirements, applicants to the program must have the equivalent of two years of relevant full-time practice as a Registered Nurse within the past five years (minimum of 3640 hours). As such, all applicants must have their employer(s) complete a "Verification of Employment Hours" form.
First consideration of application will take place after February 1, 2012. Applicants with advanced academic credentials may be considered for advanced standing.
Official information of the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner certificate program should be obtained from the Queen's University Registrar's website.
How do I apply to the program?
Application to the PHCNP program is made through the Registrar's website. You can access information on the process through the following link:
http://www.queensu.ca/admission/apply/upperyear/transfer-ft/nursepractitioner.html
Can I take the program part-time?
Yes. Please see the Patterns A and B above.
Can I work while taking this PHCNP Certificate Program?
If taking the program full time, students are advised not to work.
Is this program offered by distance?
No. The PHCNP course content is delivered via online modalities, with clinical tutorials held weekly on the Queen's campus or at our satellite site through Trent University. The tutorials are organized as seminars requiring active discussion among and presentations by students.
Where do graduates of the PHCNP Certificate Program work?
Our graduates work in a wide variety of positions in public health, long-term care, primary health care, community and hospital settings. Their position titles include:
Nurse Practitioner (EC Class in Ontario)
Clinical educator or instructor
Nurse manager
Case manager
Are there scholarships available?
At the present time, certificate students are not eligible for university scholarships. Potential applicants are encouraged to investigate funding opportunities through the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO).
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