Please indicate which program you are applying for: n Full-time n Part-time

a. Why is this program a fit for you at this point in your career? b. What qualities will you bring to ensure success in this program? c. How do you see this degree furthering your professional goals? Note that the quality of your writing and how you express your ideas is an important consideration in the evaluation of your application. 2. A portfolio must be submitted to highlight significant career accomplishments and indicate potential for success in the graduate program. Examples include: Evidence of leadership positions (e.g. peer teaching, management); chairmanship of committees (e.g. Quality Assurance, Best Practice, RNAO sub-committees, CNO or ONA committees); current CNA certification; evidence of the completion of a writing course; post-diploma certificates; or samples of scholarly writing (e.g. a professional paper, recent publication or academic work). Other information reflecting evidence of life long learning and reflective practice may be forwarded. Please indicate the specific documents submitted on the following page. 3. Please attach a photocopy of current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario and a membership certificate from the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario including liability protection (or equivalent, if you are from another province). 4. Letters of reference (3) are required. One reference must reflect significant contribution to leadership and clinical practice; one reference may be from the individual to whom you have directly reported to at work in the past five years. There also must be one academic reference from a nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree indicating your potential for excellence in academic study