Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are Registered Nurses with advanced knowledge, skills and competencies. They integrate elements such as diagnosing, ordering and interpreting investigative tests, treating health problems, and prescribing drugs into their practice.
The Canadian Nurses Association has created the following page regarding Nurse Practitioners in Canada: . This page includes a variety of information about the role of NPs as well as a with further information.
To practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Alberta, a person must be registered with the in one of three streams of NP practice (family/all ages, adult, or child).
The Government of Alberta also provides an .
Becoming a Nurse Practitioner
The 天涯社区's Master of Nursing Program prepares graduates for practice as an NP. Visit the Graduate Programs section of the Faculty of Nursing website for more information.