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This program is open to domestic applicants only.Ìý

The deadline to apply and submit required documents for the May intake is May 15, 2024.

This program is currently scheduled to have new intakes in May, September and January (subject to change).

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This graduate certificate program enables registered nurses (RNs) to expand their role in prescribingÌý medications.Ìý In 2023, the Ontario governmentÌýauthorizedÌý registered nurses to prescribe medications, subject to specific requirements. This includes addressing certain conditions like contraception, immunizations, smoking cessation, and topical wound care, applicable in long-term care homes and retirement homes. In consultation with stakeholders and using evidence from other jurisdictions to align with legislation, the Registered Nurse – Prescribing program was developed to meet the needs of Ontarians in a safe, efficient way.

Applicants must be a registered nurse with current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) without restrictions, with two years of full-time experience (or equivalent). This program is open to domestic applicants only and not available for international students.

The Registered Nurse - Prescribing program is comprised of two 42-hour online, self-paced, courses and one 150-hour clinical practicum placement. Students can take both theory courses together or one at a time. Students will move through each course at their own pace and will have one calendar year to complete the two theory courses and one clinical practicum course.

Registered Nurses will complete their placements under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician in a setting where RN Prescribing is permitted. Students should have a placement location in mind before enrolling in the program.Ìý Learners are encouraged to register for their program with the college that is in closest proximity to their preferred clinical placement location.

Sault College is part of a consortium of six Ontario Colleges delivering this program together to Registered Nurses across the province.Ìý Consortium colleges areÌý St. Lawrence (lead), Cambrian, Confederation, La Cité, Northern, and Sault.

Due to the provision of a government bursary, there are currently no tuition fees associated with this program. This is subject to change due to eligibility and capacity at any time. Should funding no longer be available, a $1000 tuition fee will be applied.