Applicants must meet admission requirements set out by the School of Graduate Studies and by the Faculty of Nursing. Admission is granted on a competitive basis and enrolment is limited.
Admission requirements
Successful completion of a 4-year or advanced-standing bachelor’s degree in nursing from an approved academic institution with a CGPA of a least 3.3 or B+.
Undergraduate-level courses in statistics, nursing research, health assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology with a grade of B or above in each course.
Applicants to the MN Nurse Practitioner program stream must hold current registration, or be eligible for registration, with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB). International students must have this in place before applying. Internationally educated nurses who are seeking registration in the province are directed to NANB for more information on how to register to practice as a registered nurse in New Brunswick. Proof of NANB registration must be submitted with your application.
A minimum of 3,510 hours (two years full-time) of recent clinical practice as a registered nurse prior to enrolment. Verification of practice hours from your employer must be submitted as part of your application. Note: Although we consider applicants with diverse clinical backgrounds for admission to the program, foundational nursing knowledge and skills in the areas of health assessment, interpretation of lab values, critical thinking and clinical judgment, ability to work independently and as part of a team are expected. Recent experience in acute care nursing is an asset.
A personal statement of your professional interest and suitability for the nurse practitioner role. In this written statement, indicate any ongoing competing demands on your time and how you will handle the extensive time commitment required to complete graduate course work and concurrent clinical practicums.
A resume or CV.
Three reference letters including one from a professor/instructor who taught you in the classroom during your undergraduate nursing degree (not in a practice-related course or professional development certificate program).
Applicants who have completed prior post-secondary studies outside of Canada or the United States of America are required to submit a World Education Services (WES) ICAP Evaluation as part of their admission package. Applicants should request the WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) Course-by-Course report. If you have a prior WES report, you must add WES ICAP to your evaluation report.
As a part of the admission process, applicants for the MN Nurse Practitioner program who are shortlisted are required to complete an online interview meeting. If an online interview meeting is required, you will be contacted by the Faculty of Nursing.
