Graduate Nurse Practitioners

Requirements to Become an Graduate Nurse Practitioner (GNP)

1. Successfully complete an approved nurse practitioner program
2. Have an employer, and designated supervisor
3. Successful completion of a CDSA course is required whether it is part of a NP program or standalone.
4. Complete the application forms and submit applicable fees.
5. Submit a current Canadian Criminal Record Check.

Application for Licensure Process

• Complete the Application for Assessment NP including your payment
• Complete the Request for Nurse Practitioner Education Transcript
• Complete the Verification of Completion of Nurse Practitioner Education Program
• Complete the Application for Graduate Nurse Practitioner GNP license
• Submit a current Canadian Criminal Record Check.
• Submit all forms and applicable fees

GNP license Scope and Supervising a GNP:

• A GNP license is valid for eight months, and may be renewed once.
• A GNP cannot be granted:
  • a Saskatchewan prescriber number
  • a laboratory diagnostic identifier
  • a billing number.

These identifiers are granted when a NP license is issued.

• A GNP must be supervised by an NP or a physician in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CRNS Bylaws).
  • This supervision can be direct (side by side) or indirect (in the facility). Over time, supervision typically graduates from direct to indirect.

• A GNP cannot independently:
  • prescribe medications
  • order diagnostic or laboratory tests
  • make referrals to other providers and/or services.

All of these activities must be co-signed and would be issued under the supervisor’s authority.

• A GNP cannot prescribe controlled drugs and substances. This would need to be done by their supervisor.

Need more information: Contact a practice consultant.