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EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP Name Faculty Content Focus of Credential Granted (Credential Categy) Entry Requirement Credential GPA Years of Experience Other Length Clinical Hours British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Graduate Certificate, Nurse Practitioner (Adult) School of Health Sciences (Nursing) Adult Focus Graduate Certificate, NP (Adult) (Post Masters Certificate) Masters degree in nursing / RN 2 me yrs of full time experience in speciality area equivilent 7 courses over 7 terms when completed on a Part Time basis 700 Dalhousie University Master of Nursing (Specialty Nurse Practitioner Stream) Faculty of Health Professions & Faculty of Graduate Studies, School of Nursing Adult Neonatal Master of Nursing 2 me yrs recent experience in speciality area Full Time - 2 yrs (20 months) 700 Research, Statistics, Community Nursing Family Nursing courses as part of undergraduate studies 3 letters of reference, CV statement of career goal McGill University NP Neonatology (Cardiology Nephrology as requested) Post Master's Nurse Practitioner School of Nursing Neonatology (Cardiology Nephrology as requested) Master of Science (Applied) Nurse Practitioner in Neonatology Post Masters Nurse Practitioner Diploma (Post Master Diploma) 3.2 GPA 2 years experience in speciality area Physiology, Pharmacology Pathology courses as part of undergraduate studies in nursing (f Graduate Diploma entrants, depending on what course wk they had in ther previously completed Master's degree, they may need to take additional couses in Ethics in Full Time - 24 months 980 Advanced Practice Role Development (it could go up to 36 credits as a maximum)) Memial University of Newfoundl Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner School of Nursing Post Master's NP (PMNP) Adult Acute Care / Mental Health Nursing Post Baccalaureate Stream: 2 me years in specialty area Letter from a health care agency a clinical precpt guaranteeing the cidate a precepted clinical placement Post Master's Stream: Masters degree in nursing 2 me years in specialty area Letter from a health care agency a clinical precpt guaranteeing the cidate a precepted clinical placement Students complete the first year of the MN program Full Part Time on campus via distance The NP program is Full Time only on campus Students have 7 years to complete the MN program They - 132 hrs Lab - 24 hrs 596 University of Alberta (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care Master of Nursing - Individual / Family Nursing - Acute Care NP Stream Adult Acute Care / Child Health / Neonatal Intensive Care / Mental Health 1-2 years experience in the area of Advanced Practice Full Time - 2 yrs Part Time - 3-4 yrs (thesis), up to 6 yrs (course based) 400-600 Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 1 of 6

EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP Name Faculty Content Focus of Credential Granted (Credential Categy) Entry Requirement Credential GPA Years of Experience Other Length Clinical Hours University of Calgary (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care Master of Nursing / Nurse Practitioner (MN / NP) Post Master's NP Diploma (PMNP) Acute Care Master in Nursing Post Masters Diploma (Masters Post Master s Diploma) Post-Masters NP Diploma (Post Masters Diploma) MN / NP Diploma Stream: 3 me years Post Masters Stream: Masters degree in nursing 3 me years MN/NP Full Time - 24 months PMNP Full Time - 12 months 720 Universite Laval NP Cardiology Nephrology Cardiology Nephrology IP - Cardiology / Nephrology Full Time - 24 months Nephrology - 910 Cardiology - 980 University of Manitoba (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care Masters of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Stream Acute Care 2 years Full Time - 2 yrs (20 months) Part Time - up to 5 yrs They - 520 hrs Lab - 20 hrs 800 Universite de Montreal NP Cardiology Nephrology Cardiology Nephrology IP - Cardiology / Nephrology 2 years experience in speciality area Full Time - 24 months Nephrology - 910 Cardiology - 980 University of Tonto Master of Nursing, Acute Care NP (ACNP) Post-Master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Diploma (PMNP) Acute Care (Adult Child) Acute Care NP Post Masters NP Diploma (Post Masters Diploma) MN / NP Field: Mid B sting in final undergrad year of studies 2 me years 3900 clinical hrs Post Masters Stream: Masters degree in nursing related discipline 2 me years 3900 clinical hrs MN / NP Full Time - 20-24 months Post Masters ACNP Full Time - 16 months 730 Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 2 of 6

EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP Delivery Methods Pri Learning Assessment Review (PLAR) Transfer Credits # of Annual Student Intake Clinical Placement Required Qualifications Arranged by of Faculty Student # of Faculty who are NPs Requirement f NP Faculty to Maintain Clinical Hours Precept Payment / Incentive / Recognition British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Distance fmat, online learning t at this time t at this time 12-20 students Masters degree 4 payment Dalhousie University (some onsite requirements) Distance (most courses available by distance) Maximum of 33% of total program requirements (12 credit hours) 7 maximum Both PhD f tenure track minimum Masters degree f limited term 3 NPs must meet regulaty requirements f licensure Masters degree McGill University 2 to 3 (Physician involvement in teaching in supervision of clinical stage) 4 Neonatal NPs holding joint appointments at School of Nursing at McGill, 1 Pediatric NP holding a university based appointment ne fmally required at present Memial University of Newfoundl The first year can be completed on campus via distance. The second year NP courses are on campus (MN program may transfer up to 30% of courses) 10 The first clinical practicum is arranged by both. The second practicum is arranged by the student PhD (completed in progress) f new tenure tract appoinments. 1 Contractual appointments are available depending on requirements The ARNNL requires NPs to provide evidence of NP hours to maintain licensure University of Alberta (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care Distance (selective courses) Intensive Semester (spring & summer courses) (2 courses from another graduate program if equivalent) 25 me (3 entry points Sept, Jan, May) PhD (Tenured track), MN PhD (Clinical Precepts) 0 Precepts have NP credentials (55 tenured track (600 hrs in 2 yrs as legislated by (Letter of thanks, reception, faculty who are involved with teaching) AARN) library privilges) Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 3 of 6

EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP Delivery Methods Pri Learning Assessment Review (PLAR) Transfer Credits # of Annual Student Intake Clinical Placement Required Qualifications Arranged by of Faculty Student # of Faculty who are NPs Requirement f NP Faculty to Maintain Clinical Hours Precept Payment / Incentive / Recognition University of Calgary (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care 15 (combined MN/NP PMNP) PhD 4 (600 hrs in 2 yrs) (Physicians receive honarium) Universite Laval (15 credits maximum) 7 Masters degree Physician (to teach 0 NPs on faculty medical specialty courses) University of Manitoba (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care (dictated by University Graduate Studies Distance (Selective courses) guidelines) 8 Master of Nursing 2 (1 FT 1 PT - all with Master's) - no hours specified (required by University) (Some selected honaria, letter of thanks, computer technology assistance, nil appointments) Universite de Montreal (15 credits maximum) 7 Masters degree Physician (to teach 0 NPs on faculty medical specialty courses) University of Tonto Distance (Internet, if program taken by distance, required to attend 7-15 day on-site residencies) 12 PMNP (30-40 FTEs) Student Masters degree 3 Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 4 of 6

EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP Funding - Base Funding () Cost Recovery (CR) Total Costs (Student) Student $ Suppt British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Funding by the school Tuition books: $300 per credit N/A Dalhousie University ( new finding - part of MN program funding) Tuition: $8000 tuition / yr Books: $800 (approx) Awards, scholarships available McGill University Tuition: $2759.52 / yr (Graduate diploma fees would be the yearly rate + an additional session: Que students = 2,952.22 + 2,659.30 Intern= 10,869.22 + 2,476.30) Out of Province Students: $5685.22 / yr (Graduate diploma fees would be the yearly rate + an additional session Quebec students may apply f government funding of practica up to $20,000 if sponsed by an institution that has agreed to hire them following graduation Memial University of Newfoundl CR (Based on enrolment of 10 students) Tuition: $19,000 (Regular Master's fee approximately $6000 plus differential fee f the NP stream) university suppt f NP students. Students are encouraged to seek outside funding University of Alberta (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care Tuition: $10,000 Books & Supplies: Variable costs Graduate studies & research scholarships available Graduate assistantship (Teaching Research available) Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 5 of 6

EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP EXISTING ACUTE CARE NP Funding - Base Funding () Cost Recovery (CR) Total Costs (Student) Student $ Suppt University of Calgary (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care PMNP Tuition: $7000 Books & Supplies: Variable costs MN/NP Tuition: $10,000 Books & Supplies: Variable costs First 7 students received funding from Calgary Health Region during the start-up stage Graduate scholarship, bursaries available f MN / NP students only Universite Laval University of Manitoba (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care (Global budget f entire nursing program) Tuition: $8354 (if not finished in 2 yrs will implement a yearly re-registration fee of $674) Books Supplies: Variable costs Graduate Fellowship Other scholarships & bursaries available Universite de Montreal University of Tonto CR Tuition: $12,5000 (PMNP) $13,000 (ACNP) Provincial nursing association sources of funding Other scholarships & bursaries available Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 6 of 6

EXISTING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NP EXISTING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NP Name Faculty Content Focus of Credential Granted (Credential Categy) Entry Requirement Credential GPA Years of Experience Other Length Clinical Hours Delivery Methods Pri Learning Assessment Review (PLAR) Transfer Credits # of Annual Student Intake Athabasca University Advanced Nursing Practice with 2 Exits: Masters Nursing:Advanced Nursing Practice (MN:ANP) Advanced Graduate Diploma:Advanced Nursing Practice (AGD:ANP) Centre f Nursing & Health Studies Masters Nursing: Advanced Nursing Practice Advanced Graduate Diploma: Advanced Nursing Practice (Post Masters Diploma) in last 10 courses 2 me years MN:ANP Full Time - 2 yrs Part Time - 7 yrs AGD:ANP Full Time - 20 mos Part Time - up to 5 yrs 600 Distance Can PLAR up to residency requirements (MN:ANP - 15 credits 5 courses / AGD:ANP - 9 credits 3 courses of 7) Varies - no ceiling on admission (typically about 100 students) Aura College NP Health s PHC NP Certificate (Post RN Certificate) RN 2 years me Full Time - 16 months / 5 semesters 810 (PLAR process available f they clinical) 12 Centre f Nursing Studies NP Nurse Practitioner Faculty (operated by the Health Care Cpation of St John's) PHC NP Diploma (Post RN Diploma) RN diploma 2 years me acute care experience Negotiate agreement f clinical preceptship with NP MD throughout the program Distance Delivery 4 semester (16 months) 7 semester (28 months) They - 500 hrs Lab - 51 hrs 892 Distance (Internet - WebCT, teleconference) 10 weeks onsite class component (courses from selected universities) 15-20 Council of Ontario Universities s in Nursing (COUPN) PHC NP s: Lakehead / Laurentian / McMaster / Ottawa / Queens / Ryerson / Tonto / Western / Winds / Yk Nurse Practitioner Faculty School of Nursing Nurse Practitioner Certificate(PHCNP) (Post Baccalaureate Certificate) 70% average in nursing 2 yrs of wk in last 5 yrs PHCNP Full Time - 12 months Part Time - 3 yrs They - 276 hrs Lab - 156 hrs Combined MScN/PHCNP Full Time - 2.5 yrs Part Time - 4 yrs They - 627 hrs Lab 156 hrs 611 (tutials, lab) Distance (Web-based learning: computer conferencing web-cam supervision synchronous chat audio PPT presentation teleconferencing) (Available in 8/10 universities; Can appeal 5/7courses) 75 Dalhousie University NP - (Post Diploma Post Baccalaureate Stream) Faculty of Health Professions, School of Nursing Post-Diploma Stream - BScN & Diploma of NP Studies Post-Baccalaureate Stream - Diploma of NP Studies (Post Baccalaureate Diploma) Post Diploma Stream: RN diploma 2.5 GPA 2 me years Completed 1st year arts & science courses toward Baccalaureate degree Post Baccalaureate Stream: 2 me years Post-Baccalaureate Stream: Full Time - 12 months Post-Diploma Stream: Full Time - 24 calendar months All Streams: Part Time up to 4 yrs 750 (specific NP compressed scheduling 2-2.5 days per week) 15 (maxiumum) Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science Technology (SIAST) Primary Care NP Nursing Division Providing primary care services in the context of primary health care Advanced Certificate, Primary Care NP (Post RN Certificate) RN 1 me years of active full time clinical experience Part Time - up to 5 yrs They - 712 hrs Lab - 50 hrs 370 (on-site labs) Distance (print material, Internet - - recognition of some clinical experience WebCT, teleconference, external site 20 exams, DVD / CD-ROMs) University of Alberta (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care Master of Nursing - Individual / Family Nursing - NP Stream 1-2 years experience in the area of Advanced Practice Full Time - 2 yrs Part Time - 3-4 yrs (thesis), up to 6 yrs (course based) 800 (Neonatal) 400-600 (All Other Distance (selective courses) Intensive Semester (spring & summer courses) (2 courses from another graduate program if equivalent) 25 me (3 entry points Sept, Jan, May) University of British Columbia Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Faculty of Applied Sciences, School of Nursing Primary Care Master of Science in Nursing, FNP B+ (3rd 4th year undergraduate courses) A- (UBC 80% higher) in last 12 credits of 3rd 4th year undergraduate nursing courses 2 me years Full Time - 2 yrs 714 15 Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 1 of 4

EXISTING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NP EXISTING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NP Name Faculty Content Focus of Credential Granted (Credential Categy) Entry Requirement Credential GPA Years of Experience Other Length Clinical Hours Delivery Methods Pri Learning Assessment Review (PLAR) Transfer Credits # of Annual Student Intake University of Calgary (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care Master of Nursing / Nurse Practitioner (MN / NP) Post Master's NP Diploma (PMNP) Acute Care Master in Nursing Post Masters Diploma (Masters Post Master s Diploma) Post-Masters NP Diploma (Post Masters Diploma) MN / NP Diploma Stream: 3 me years Post Masters Stream: Masters degree in nursing 3 me years MN/NP Full Time - 24 months PMNP Full Time - 12 months 720 15 (combined MN/NP PMNP) University of Manitoba (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care Masters of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Stream Family NP / Primary Care 2 years Full Time - 2 yrs (20 months) Part Time - up to 5 yrs They - 520 hrs Lab - 20 hrs 800 (including on-site lab) Distance (selective courses) (dictated by University Graduate Studies guidelines) 8 RN (Registered with NANB) Universite de Moncton Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Stream Faculté des sciences de la santé et des services communautaires 3.0 GPA 2 years Pri physical assessment course, a minimum of C+ in research, nursing they statistics courses (undergraduate) Fluent in both French English Part Time - 5 years 700 Distance (video audio conferences, web) with some direct contact as well 10 University of New Brunswick NP 2 me years Part Time only - up to 5 years 700 (weekends) Distance (print material, WebCT, teleconference) Clinical (clinical codinat visits precept site f supervision) (up to 9 credits) 8-10 (Admit students f part time studies every 2 years) University of rthern British Columbia (UNBC) Family Nurse Practitioner School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner MScN: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 2 yrs clinical practice experience 2 years full time (each year 3 semesters) Letter of intent; nursing practice resume; four years part time minimum one reference from nursing practice; practicing registration in RNABC ( eligible) 712 They courses by web-based distance delivery; Practice courses face-to-face labaty clinical instruction (2 weeks each clinical course) befe going into precepted practice. Residential f distance students. To be developed, from selected universities 15 University of Ottawa Combined Masters of Science in Nursing / Nurse Practitioner Certificate (University of Ottawa) MScN Nurse Practitioner Certificate 70% average in nursing 2 years of wk in last 5 years Combined MScN/PHCNP Full Time - 2.5 yrs Part Time - 4 yrs They - 627 hrs Lab - 156 hrs 839 (tutials, lab) Distance (web-based learning: computer conferencing webcam supervision synchronous chat audio PPT presentations Teleconferencing) (can challenge 5/7courses) University of Victia Master of Nursing (Advanced Nursing Practice) - Nurse Practitioner Stream Faculty of Social & Human Development - School of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner B+ average 2 me years Full Time - 2 years (calendar years) They - 360 hrs Lab - 100 hrs 800 (summer institute - 4 weeks over 2 summers) Distance (WebCT, print material, audio material) (PLAR is regulated assessed by Provincial Association, offers courses) 15 Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 2 of 4

EXISTING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NP EXISTING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NP Clinical Placement Arranged by Student Required Qualifications of Faculty # of Faculty who are NPs Requirement f NP Faculty to Maintain Clinical Hours Precept Payment / Incentive / Recognition Funding - Base Funding () Cost Recovery (CR) Total Costs (Student) Student $ Suppt Athabasca University Both Masters degree 0 tenure track faculty Sessional faculty are practicing NPs eligible f NP licensure CR Tuition (including books): $1000 / course Grants, bursaries, & scholarships are available to graduate students Aura College Masters preferred, BSN plus significant nthern community experience 2 (Funded by the Department of Health Social Services - third party funding) Tuition: $7500.00 ($1500 / semester) Books: $500.00 Bursaries grants available to FT students Centre f Nursing Studies Both Masters degree 6 (minimum of 1800 hours clinical practice in the last 36 months) (Honarium) Tuition: $6000 Books & Supplies: $1000 Admin fees: $175 Scholarships & bursaries available through Provincial Nursing Association Government of Newfoundl Labrad Council of Ontario Universities s in Nursing (COUPN) PHC NP s: Lakehead / Laurentian / McMaster / Ottawa / Queens / Ryerson / Tonto / Western / Winds / Yk Masters degree (however some faculties are Baccalaureate prepared NPs) 9 Course Professs 20 Tuts (All Tuts Course Professs also maintain a clinical practice - this is the expectation of the Universities) (Wkshops, luncheon f appreciation, thank you letters, purchase books f clinical sites, opptunity to apply f joint appointments, library privileges, precept awards) (Current funding from Ontario Ministry of Health) Tuition: $7000 average (varies across 10 Universities) Technology & Supplies: Variable costs Financial aid available through Provincial Nursing Association Tuition reimbursement from some Abiginal bs / employers Some Universities offer scholarships bursaries Dalhousie University Both Masters degree (some are PhD cidates) specific courses required to be taught by NP prepared faculty 3 (Provincial college has requirement, unsure # of hours required? 300hrs/ year)) (Letter of thanks) (Partial funding from va Scotia Department of Health) Post Baccalaureate: Tuition: $10,000 Several awards available Employer $ suppt (some students) Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science Technology (SIAST) Both Masters Masters in progress clinical expertise in NP content 3 (Part Time) (approximately 1 day/week) - by employer regulaty body (Thank you letters & gifts) CR Tuition: $5825 Books & Supplies: $1300 Bursaries from Saskatchewan Health Bursaries through SIAST Saskatchewan Nurse Foundation Some sponsship from employers University of Alberta (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care PhD (Tenured track), MN PhD (Clinical Precepts) 1 (Neonatal) Precepts have NP credentials (Letter of thanks, (600 hrs in 2 yrs as legislated by AARN) (55 tenured track faculty who reception, library privilges) are involved with teaching) Tuition: $10,000 Books & Supplies: Variable costs Graduate studies & research scholarships available Graduate assistantship (Teaching Research available) University of British Columbia Masters degree Unable to answer this question because of pending legislation (1 day / week) (Letter of thanks - no payment) (Funding from the BC Ministry of Health) Tuition: $7424 Books & Supplies: Variable Awards difficult to access because program costs strongly recommend not researched based PDA use Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 3 of 4

EXISTING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NP EXISTING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE NP Clinical Placement Arranged by Student Required Qualifications of Faculty # of Faculty who are NPs Requirement f NP Faculty to Maintain Clinical Hours Precept Payment / Incentive / Recognition Funding - Base Funding () Cost Recovery (CR) Total Costs (Student) Student $ Suppt University of Calgary (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care PhD 4 (600 hrs in 2 yrs) (Physicians receive honarium) PMNP Tuition: $7000 Books & Supplies: Variable costs MN/NP Tuition: $10,000 Books & Supplies: Variable costs First 7 students received funding from Calgary Health Region during the start-up stage Graduate scholarship, bursaries available f MN / NP students only University of Manitoba (*Combined program - PHC Acute Care Master of Nursing 3 NPs (1 FT 2 PT - all with Master's) - no hours specified (required by University) (Some selected honaria, letter of thanks, computer technology assistance, nil appointments) (Global budget f entire nursing program) Tuition: $8354 (if not finished in 2 yrs will implement a yearly reregistration fee of $674) Books Supplies: Variable costs Graduate Fellowship Other scholarships & bursaries available Universite de Moncton Both PhD (however, some faculty are Masters prepared) ne (But team teaching is done with NPs) (600 hours over 2 years) - $13 / hr (sponsed with Dept. of Health) (Funding from NB department of Health Wellness) Tuition: $7650 (approximate) F limited time, the provincial government is paying f the NP students' tuition books University of New Brunswick Both Minimum PhD (team teaching with instructs who are Nurse Practitioners) 2 (600 hrs within 2 yrs as required by Professional Association) - $13 / hr (sponsed with Dept. of Health offer Honary Research Associate with accompanying privileges (Funding from Maritimes Higher Education Council) Tuition: $1613.00 / yr Book Supplies: Variable costs Scholarships & bursaries available from Provincial Government & Provincial Nursing Union (alternative sources of funding if applicable) University of rthern British Columbia (UNBC) PhD Masters Recruitment of NP faculty is starting summer 2005 In accdance with RNABC Nurse Practitioner regulations f maintaining clinical competence payment. Discussion beginning about providing some educational incentives basic stipend - BC Ministry of Advanced Education Usual Masters program costs at UNBC Most students do not qualify f loans as they will be wking. F students not wking, loans are available through UNBC student affairs office. One scholarship has been offered. University of Ottawa PhD Masters degree (however some tuts will be Baccalaureate prepared NPs) 12 (All Tuts Course Professs also maintain a clinical practice - this is the expectation of the University) (Wkshops, luncheon f appreciation, thank you letters, purchase books f clinical sites, opptunity to apply f joint appointments, library privileges, precept awards) (Funding from Ministry of Training of Colleges Universities) Tuition: $7000 Technology & Supplies: Variable costs Financial aid may be available through Provincial Nursing Association Tuition reimbursement maybe from some bs / employers University of Victia Both PhD (however some faculty are Masters prepared NPs) ne (Team teaching with Masters prepared, experienced NP role instructs ( registered NPs in province yet)) (Funding from the BC Ministry of Advanced Education) Tuition: $9000 (approximate) Course packs/ Manuals/ Texts & Misc. Fees: $3000 (approximate) Grants, bursuries, & scholarships are available f FT students Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 4 of 4

PENDING NP PENDING NP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Name Faculty Content Focus of Credential Granted (Credential Categy) Entry Requirement Credential GPA Years of Experience Other Length Clinical Hours Delivery Methods Pri Learning Assessment Review (PLAR) Transfer Credits Université du Québec (en Outaouais / a Chicoutimi / Rimouski /Trois-Rivieres) Start Date Pending Maîtrise en sciences infirmières cheminement Infirmière clinicienne spécialiste en Intervention de première ligne Full Time - 24 months University Of Saskatchewan Start Date Pending Complete data unavailable at this time Mental Health Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 1 of 2

PENDING NP PENDING NP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS # of Annual Student Intake Clinical Placement Arranged by Student Required Qualifications of Faculty # of Faculty who are NPs Requirement f NP Faculty to Maintain Clinical Hours Precept Payment / Incentive / Recognition Funding - Base Funding () Cost Recovery (CR) Total Costs (Student) Student $ Suppt Université du Québec (en Outaouais / a Chicoutimi / Rimouski /Trois-Rivieres) Start Date Pending 15 Both Masters degree ne f now Recognition program to be in place in 2006 Tuition: $9600 Grants, bursaries, & scholarships are available internally externally f FT students University Of Saskatchewan Start Date Pending Prepared by the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Initiative - Education Task Fce - August 2005 2 of 2