Health Sciences
Arctic Nursing (BScN)
Dalhousie University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- September
Health Sciences
The Certificate in Registered Nurse Prescribing prepares experienced registered nurses for an expanded role in evidence-based prescribing, aligned with the Canadian Nurses Association National Framework for RN Prescribing. It was developed with the School of Nursing, Nova Scotia College of Nursing, IWK Health Centre, Nova Scotia Health and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.
Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Nursing | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Three core courses: NURS 5740.03 Advanced Health Assessment (lectures, labs, 50 clinical hours and an OSCE in Halifax), NURS 5736.03 Pharmacotherapeutics for RN Prescribing, and NURS 5630.03 Integrated Professional Practicum (minimum 150 supervised clinical hours).
Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing; active RN licence in Nova Scotia; minimum GPA of 3.3 on the Dalhousie grade scale; minimum three years (full-time equivalent) of relevant clinical experience within the previous five years with the population to be prescribed for (four years for diploma-prepared nurses); demonstrated critical thinking and risk assessment skills. Admission is by employer endorsement when the province identifies a need, and selected applicants are interviewed.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
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