Nurse practitioner
Our Master of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP) program gives you the skills and expertise to assess, diagnose and treat common illnesses and conditions for people of all ages. You’ll become a leader and change agent in the delivery of primary health care as both an independent clinician and a member of interdisciplinary teams.
Program objectives
Graduates of the nurse practitioner and nurse practitioner post-degree programs will:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge, skill and expertise to meet the primary health care needs of individuals and families
- show leadership through advocacy for optimal client care
- identify and implement evidence-based innovations that improve client care and the functioning of health care organizations and systems
- enact the Entry-Level Competencies for Nurse Practitioners in Canada as applied to the family stream in a variety of primary health care contexts
- practice within the Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners
You'll also be prepared to write exams for registration as an NP with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
The NP program has 3 required practice courses that start in the first term of your second year. There are also required on-sites and simulated skills starting in the third term of the first year. Students practice within the competencies outlined by the BCCNM.
MN Nurse Practitioner option:
- course-based MN: 22.5 units
- 5 MN foundation courses = 7.5 units
- 10 NP required courses = 15.0 units
- course sequencing for Nurse Practitioner option
MN Nurse Practitioner Post Degree option:
- course-based MN: 18 units
- 2 MN foundation courses = 3.0 units
- 10 NP required courses = 15.0 units
- course sequencing for Nurse Practitioner Post Degree option
Student stories
Nurse practitioner grad champions better health
For Jessica Newcombe, being a nurse is about helping people in their most vulnerable moments. As an undergraduate, she shifted from a life sciences degree to nursing, drawn to the hands-on nature of the profession.