Integrated Professional Practicum for Registered Nurse (RN) Prescribing (P)

3 credits · Graduate

The Integrated Professional Practicum for Registered Nurse Prescribers [RN (P)’s] prepares nurses with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in their ‘area of clinical competence’ (employer designated area) to prescribe in collaboration with a primary care provider, Physician or Nurse Practitioner. A clinical practicum in the learners work environment is required. CALENDAR NOTES: • The student learner must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. • The student learner must be supported by their employer and have a collaborative practice agreement in place with a primary care provider in their area of clinical practice. PREREQUISITES: NURS5740, Advanced Health Assessment, and NURS5736, Pharmacotherapeutics for Registered Nurse Prescribing