To be eligible for the Nurse Practitioner program, you must meet the following requirements:

Educational background:

• Have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited university.
• If you have a degree in another field, you may be considered if you are a registered nurse (RN). You may need to complete up to an additional year of coursework before being admitted. Note: Registered Practical and Registered Psychiatric nurses are not eligible to apply.

Course requirements:

• Complete a research methods course or evidence informed practice in health sciences course and an introductory statistics course, each course with a minimum of C+(2.5) grade. Note: a single course that combines topics of research methods and statistics does not sufficiently cover the topics required for admission.
• It is recommended that your statistics course be from the last five years and research methods from the last eight years.
• For admission, courses must be finished by May 1st with grades submitted by May 15.

Academic performance:

• Maintain an adjusted GPA of 3.0 (B) based on the last 60 credit hours of university study.

Clinical experience:

• Have a minimum of 3,600 verified hours (approx. two years of full-time work) clinical practice as an RN, within the past five years. Hours must be completed by the application deadline.

Registration and proof:

• Applicants must provide proof of active practicing RN registration in Canada by the application deadline. Successful applicants from outside of Manitoba** must provide proof of active practicing registration with the CRNM prior to the beginning of classes. All successful applicants must maintain this registration for the duration of the program.

** The Admissions Subcommittee will review all applicants with preference to RNs with active practicing registrations in Manitoba. 

Letters of Reference:

• Provide three current professional letters of reference covering:
• Clinical expertise
• Leadership ability
• Potential for a successful career
• Self-directedness and any areas for improvement
• Capacity for advanced study and research
• English proficiency (if English is not your first language)
• Basis for the general assessment

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests
• Work Experience

Application Requirements:

Application fee (non-refundable)

Fee information

Official transcripts:

Submit official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions (except the University of Manitoba). 

Letters of reference:

Provide three letters of reference covering:

• Capacity for advanced study and research
• Potential for a successful career
• Clinical expertise (if applicable)
• Self-directedness and any weaknesses
• English proficiency (if English is not your first language)
• Basis for the general assessment

Proof of registration:

Provide proof of active practicing nurse registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).

Proof of clinical practice:

Provide proof of minimum 3,600 verified hours (approx. two years of full-time work) clinical practice within the past five years. Hours must be completed by the application deadline.

Resume or curriculum vitae:

Include the following information:

• Educational background
• Employment experience and responsibilities
• Community service and professional associations
• Awards and honours
• Research projects
• Publications
• Continuing education
• Innovation in clinical practice
• Other supporting information

Statement of intent:

Submit a statement of intent (max 500 words) outlining career goals and reasons for applying to the Nurse Practitioner stream of the Master of Nursing Program.