Nurse Practitioner Internship

9 credits · Graduate

This final practicum course, consisting of seminars and concentrated clinical practice, sees students building upon previously acquired family nurse practitioner knowledge and skills. Students undertake autonomous, collaborative primary health care practice, through consolidating their skills and judgement in the assessment, management, and care of individuals and families across the life-span. Students collaborate with other health professionals to provide comprehensive care, and begin to take on leadership roles in addressing population health needs, service gaps, and the promotion of health in primary health care settings. Prerequisite(s): NURS 730-6 Major Restriction: Master of Science in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) students