Registered Nurse – Prescribing Requirements

Area Of Interest

Health

Duration

1 year

Location

Continuing Education

Admission Requirements

Program Requirements (for domestic students)

  1. Active RN Registration: Applicants must possess an active, unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). A CNO registered number must be provided during the application process.
  2. Clinical Experience Requirement: Candidates are required to have completed 3,900 hours of direct post-graduation clinical practice within the last five years.
  3. Placement Proposal: Applicants should propose a potential placement location for their clinical practicum. This placement needs to be under the supervision of a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician.

Other Courses Required

Health Requirements for Clinical Practicum

  • CPR Certification: CPR Level C-HCP certification is necessary for all applicants.
  • Clear Criminal Record Check: A clear Criminal Police Information Check (CPIC) with a vulnerable sector check is mandatory.
  • Immunization Status: Applicants must have up-to-date immunizations in accordance with healthcare standards.

Program Requirements (for international students)

Please be advised that this program is designed exclusively for domestic students; international student applications are not currently accepted.

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Continuing Education

Program Manager
(807) 475-6550, or 1 (800) 563-9435