Advance your career in advanced practice nursing with the Master of Science Nursing with Graduate Diploma Primary Health Care for Nurse Practitioners at the University of Ottawa. This postgraduate program is designed for enrolled nurses seeking to assume leadership roles and enhance the quality of nursing care within primary health care settings. You will delve into essential areas such as the development of nursing theory, rigorous research methods, and statistical analysis, alongside specialized coursework in pathophysiology and advanced health assessment. This comprehensive program equips you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel as a nurse practitioner.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over two years, offering a blend of intensive coursework and invaluable practical experience. You will engage in advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic interventions within primary health care. The curriculum includes compulsory courses and a significant integrative practicum, where you will be assigned a clinic placement in Eastern Ontario to apply your learning in a real-world setting. You will graduate prepared to lead, innovate, and provide expert care as a primary health care nurse practitioner, ready to address complex health-related phenomena for individuals, families, and communities.