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Registered Nurse Diagnosing & Prescribing

Certificate of Accomplishment | RNDP1

Program Overview 

The Registered Nurse Diagnosing and Prescribing certificate program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) seeking to advance their knowledge and practice in diagnosing and prescription writing. This certification guides learners through the theory of prescribing certain medications as set out by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), types of patient assessments and follow ups. 

Upon successful completion of the theory courses, students will proceed to the clinical placement, which consists of 150 hours over 6 to 12 weeks.

Academic Partnership 

As of December 2023, the new Registered Nurse Diagnosing & Prescribing at Humber College is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario (www.cno.org). RNs who successfully complete Council approved RN-prescribing education will have information added to their registrant profile on CNO’s public Register, Find a Nurse, to communicate their authority to prescribe medications and communicate diagnoses for the purpose of prescribing specified in regulation. 

Admission Requirements 

  1. Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) – CNO number and active unrestricted status is required.
  2. Recent employment in a healthcare setting, with a total of 1000 hours calculated. Essential that RN conducts assessment and nursing intervention during these hours.
  3. Letter of intent of placement location or evidence of secured placement, supervised by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician. Placement can be completed within the RN's current workplace, excluding acute care settings. Applicants with a secured placement will be given admission priority. The following information must be included in the evidence of secured placement document: 
  • Placement address
  • Name, phone number and email address of Preceptor (i,e., Nurse Practitioner or Physician) 

Documentation Requirements 

  • Current Resume  

  • CNO Entitled to Practice Confirmation 

  • Letter of intent of placement or evidence of secured placement 

Fees

The Registered Nurse Diagnosing and Prescribing Certificate has a bundled tuition fee of $1000 for the three courses. If the government bursary becomes available during the term, eligible students will receive tuition reimbursement.

Students in the RNDP certificate are expected to complete all courses within one semester. If a student withdraws from the program one week after the start date, the total program fees will be withheld. Students requesting a refund due to exceptional circumstances must apply in writing and provide supporting documentation for review.

How to Apply 

To apply to this certificate program, please select Next Steps below

 

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