Graduate Nurse Practitioners

Requirements to Become an Graduate Nurse Practitioner (GNP)

1. Proof of successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program
2. Applied and been approved to write the CNPE.
3. Have an employer and designated supervisor
4. Proof of successful completion of a CDSA course either as part of an NP program or a standalone course.
5. A current Canadian Criminal Record Check.
6. Submission of a completed application form.

Application for Licensure Process

• Once your exam candidate application has been approved, you can apply for your Grad NP license. This will be found on your CRNS member portal.
• Submit a current Canadian Criminal Record Check (issued within the last six months).
• Once all requirements are met a review will take place.
• There is no cost to this license.

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.