They order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic procedures as well as inoculate and vaccinate patients. NPs advise patients and their families on health care including health promotion, disease, illness, and accident prevention.
They collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team such as family physicians, therapists, and nutritionists to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families. NPs can also prescribe from a limited list of medications.
Average Hourly
$53.32
Range Hourly
$46.90-$60.84
Average Yearly
$103,964
Range Yearly
$91,447- $118,644
Allied primary health practitioners (3124)
Acute care nurse practitioner; Advanced nurse practitioner; Advanced practice nurse; Extended class registered nurse - nurse practitioner; Nurse practitioner - adult care; Nurse practitioner; Nurse practitioner - anesthesia; Nurse practitioner - cardiology; Nurse practitioner - extended class; Nurse practitioner - pediatrics; Nurse practitioner - primary health care; Primary health care nurse practitioner; Registered nurse - extended class (RN-EC)
Nurse practitioners usually require a master's degree in nursing, or completion of a nursing program with additional advanced or extended primary health care nursing education; and several years of practice as a registered nurse.
Registration with a regulatory body is required for nurse practitioners in all provinces and territories.
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Employment outlook is good to fair in most provinces. More information is available here.
Nurse practitioner is not an entry-level position. There is also an opportunity for being a specialized Nurse Practitioner such as NP in Anesthesia, Cardiology, etc. In addition, with earning a Ph.D. or Doctor of Nursing (D.N.) one can move to an academic career.
3-4 year training and experience are usually required
Master of Nursing: Nurse practitioner-Athabasca University
Master of Nursing- University of Alberta
Master of Nursing: Nurse practitioner - University of Victoria
● professionalism, maturity, and self-confidence
● empathy and the ability to reassure patients
● the ability to be detail-oriented
● the ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies
● the ability to be a leader and independent in work
● the ability to work as part of a team
In the USA, Florida International University have a fast-track program for foreign doctors to become a Nurse practitioner in 2 years. Learn more
Also, Monroe College has a similar option in New York.
Hospitals
Clinics
Private practice
Generally, one needs to obtain a nursing degree first and have experience as Registered Nurse before being a Nurse Practitioner. For IMGs other than US programs (as mentioned above), one can get into a BSc. in Nursing through the accelerated programs. Following that having some experience one can complete Master of Nursing degree and become a licensed Nurse Practioner afterwards.