Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program (CNPP) – University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Advance Your Nursing Career with the Nurse Practitioner Program
The Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program (CNPP) is a comprehensive online graduate-level program offered in partnership by the University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This program equips registered nurses (RNs) with the specialized education and training needed to become Nurse Practitioners (NPs), providing advanced clinical care across the lifespan.
What Does a Nurse Practitioner Do?
As a Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will have the authority to:
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Conduct advanced health assessments and diagnose health conditions.
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Order diagnostic tests and prescribe medications.
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Manage patient care from initial assessment through ongoing community-based treatment.
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Engage in health policy development, health promotion, and illness prevention.
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Provide primary care services to patients of all ages, often in underserved areas.
Flexible, Online Learning in Your Own Community
The Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program allows registered nurses to pursue specialized NP education while remaining in their own communities. The program includes:
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Online theory-based learning, with faculty-led web conference discussions.
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Clinical placement opportunities later in the program, either in or outside your home community.
Upon completing the program, you will be eligible to sit for the Canadian Nurse Practitioner exam, a required step for obtaining your Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) designation.
Accredited by Leading Nursing Bodies
The Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program is accredited by:
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The College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS): Ensuring you are eligible for RN(NP) licensure upon passing the Canadian Nurse Practitioner exam.
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The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN): Recognizing the program's high educational standards.
Career Opportunities for Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioners play an essential role in the healthcare system, providing care in:
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Primary care clinics
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Nursing stations
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Long-term care facilities
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Health care teams
Graduates of the CNPP program are highly sought after across Canada, with many working for the Saskatchewan Health Authority or establishing independent practices. As an NP, you will be part of a growing field, helping to meet the healthcare needs of communities across the country.
Why Choose the Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program?
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Flexible online learning that allows you to study from home.
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Clinical placements to gain practical, hands-on experience.
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Accredited program with pathways to licensure and exam eligibility.
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In-demand career with opportunities to work in primary care and other healthcare settings across Canada.
- Academic Requirement: A graduating average of at least 70 per cent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics and the Master of Public Administration where the required average is 75 per cent.
- ELP Requirement: English Proficiency Score (Only for students of Non-English speaking countries) • IELTS: overall score of 7.0 (with no band below 6.5).
- Special Requirement: WES Required
Tuition Deposit & Partial Refund Policy for Undergraduate International Students
Undergraduate international students on a study permit are required to pay a $1,000.00 tuition deposit upon acceptance of admission. If the student's study permit application is denied, they can request a partial refund of the tuition deposit in the amount of $500.00.
Withdrawing from Courses
When you drop one or more courses by the official deadlines for your term or “part of term,” you automatically get a full or partial refund credited to your student account.
Finding Your Deadlines
Check the Academic Schedule or log in to UR Self-Service and view My Refund Schedule (or the Class Refund Schedule) to see the exact drop dates that apply to your courses.
Automatic Refund Levels
There are three refund deadlines each term:
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Deadline 1: 100% refund of tuition and mandatory fees.
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Deadline 2: 50% refund of tuition only (other mandatory fees are not refunded).
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Deadline 3: No refund.
Additional Fee Adjustments
If you withdraw after Deadline 1 because of serious, unexpected events—such as your own serious illness or accident, a close family member’s death or illness, hospitalization, or an involuntary job transfer—you can apply for an extra tuition adjustment. You must submit a formal request with supporting documents; mandatory fees are not eligible for adjustment.
How Your Refund Date Is Set
We use the date you formally withdraw in Self-Service (or the date we receive your written request). If you stopped attending earlier for a documented reason (for example, the day you were hospitalized), we can use that date instead.
Part-of-Term 1 Refund Schedule
If you’re in Part of Term 1 (full semester) and withdraw after Deadline 1, here’s what you get back on tuition:
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Week 3: 77%
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Week 4: 69%
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Week 5: 62%
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Week 6: 54%
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Week 7: 46%
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Week 8: 38%
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Week 9: 31%
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Week 10: 23%
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Week 11: 15%
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Week 12: 8%
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Week 13 and beyond: 0%
Withdraw later than Week 13, and you’re not eligible for a tuition refund.
- Application Fee: $125
- LOA Deposit: $1,000
- Annual Tuition Fee: $20,000
- Total Tuition Fee: $40,000
- Course Duration: 2 Years
- Credentials: Master's
- Intake: Jan-2026
Checklist for Master’s:
- CV/Resume
- Passport
- Academic documents
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Visa copy, PPR letter & Study permit (If Onshore)
- Canadian address (If Onshore)
- Letter of Intent by the student (Please note student only need to answer 1-4 questions of the form)
- 02 Letter of Recommendations (Preferably form the School and College/University) Referees Email ID and Names (Emails must be official not personal)
- Signed information release form (Master’s Program)
- WES is Required for Computer Science, Education , Engineering and Applied Science Programs