Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses who have additional education and nursing experience, which enables them to:
- Autonomously diagnose and treat illnesses
- Order and interpret tests
- Prescribe medications
- Perform medical procedures
Nurse practitioners (NP’s) provide care in a variety of settings in Southern Health-Santé Sud including medical clinics, the QuickCare Clinic, health centres and personal care homes.
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