Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

New Program starting September 2026

Program Overview

The two-year, accelerated, course-based Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) program equips nurses with the knowledge, clinical expertise, and leadership skills to deliver advanced, independent care across the lifespan and in a variety of settings. Graduates are prepared to diagnose, treat, prescribe, order diagnostic tests, and manage comprehensive patient care, while contributing to innovation and leadership in healthcare. Information about tuitions and fees can be found on the admissions site.

Program Delivery

Courses are offered through live web-conference seminars (synchronous). This live seminar format allows distance students to actively participate in classroom discussions. For information regarding technology requirements, visit the graduate program technology requirements page.

A student completing the Nurse Practitioner program will be able to:

  • Meet the professional practice, ethical standards, and entry level competencies for nurse practitioners with respect to the safe and effective delivery of health care to individuals, families, and communities;
  • Use the principles of evidence-informed practice and possess the ability to contribute to the body of evidence related to health care;
  • Creatively respond to the health needs of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations;
  • Demonstrate skills in leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and community development;
  • Further study at the doctoral level.

There are in-person residency requirements (on-site in Saskatoon) during the program. More information will be shared upon admission.

Advantages of the Nurse Practitioner Program

Web-based classes allow students to participate and actively engage in learning from their home community.

Students can complete the program in two to three years.

The program begins with foundational classes in advanced practice nursing, followed by clinical practice in the second half of the program, providing opportunity for students to apply, refine, and consolidate knowledge.

Clinical placements in a variety of settings across Saskatchewan and Canada, supervised by experienced faculty and preceptors. These clinical placements provide opportunities for students to develop essential nurse practitioner entry level competencies, participate in interprofessional learning, and network with other health care providers.

Qualified nurse practitioners with clinical expertise who are actively engaged in regular clinical practice.

Professional instruction and support, such as academic advising, clinical placement coordination and IT help, founded on student-centred approaches.

Read stories about current MN Nurse Practitioner students and alumni.

Practicing as an NP in Northwest Territories

College of Nursing Alumna Allyson Arychuk (MN-NP’22) says practicing as an NP in Yellowknife is a privilege.

Alumna Opens Private NP Clinic

College of Nursing alumna Joelynne Radbourne opens private Nurse Practitioner clinic in Emerald Park.

NP Student Focuses on Community-Centered Care

A passion for public health drives Alexandra Pond to complete her Master of Nursing Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program.

USask NP Graduates Exceed National Average on Examination

USask NP graduates writing the 2023 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners exam score above national average.

Funding
Opportunities

Graduate students at USask can receive funding from a variety of sources to support their studies.

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