Nurse Practitioner
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses with graduate education and training in advanced clinical practice. Nurse practitioners can act as primary care providers within their stream of practice. They work independently across the spectrum of health services, such as acute care, primary care, community health, long-term care, specialty areas of health and emergency care. (alis)
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, including typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) - Canadian occupational descriptions
- O*NET Online - U.S. resource for occupational descriptions and information
- OCCnifo by alis (includes video) - Alberta-based occupational information
- What is a Nurse Practitioner? - Nurse Practitioner Association of Manitoba
- Nurse Practitioner Profiles - Canadian Nurses Association
- Nurse Practitioner Profile - ExploreHealthCareers.org (U.S.)
- What You Should Know About Nurse Practitioners - article from Canadian Living
- Interview: Oncology Nurse Practitioner (U.S.) - from Scitable by Nature Education
- Clinical Nurses & Nurse Practitioners - role overviews from the CNA
- Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant - from CanadianPA.ca
- Discover your Future in Healthcare: Nurse / Nurse Practitioner - University of Manitoba
- Sokanu: Nurse Practitioner occupational profile
Education
U of M Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar & Catalogue outlines program admission and course requirements. Use the left menu to navigate to a specific faculty and program. To determine which degree path suits your unique occupational goals, speak with a Career Consultant. For support with course registration and academic issues, speak with an Academic Advisor.
Faculty and Department Homepages
Visit U of M's faculty and department homepage to learn about program application deadlines and processes, as well as additional in-house resources and opportunities.
- Masters Program: Nurse Practitioner Stream - College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
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Labour market information
Labour market information informs users of supply and demand for specific occupations and sectors. It includes such things as salary and job outlook information. These resources support informed career decision making and job search efforts.
Resources
- Trend Analysis: Job Market Report (Winnipeg Region) - Gov. of Canada Job Bank
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Job outlook for the U.S.
- Wage Scales (by region & facilities) - Manitoba Nurses Union
- Canada's Best Jobs 2017 - Nurse Practitioner (#2) - Macleans
- Workforce Data: Registered Nurses/Nurse Practitioners - Canadian Institute for Health Information
- NP & PA 2018 Salary Survey (U.S.) - from The Clinical Advisor
- OpportuNext - salary range and job growth prospects - Manitoba
Professional Associations
Professional associations may organize events and provide directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities may also be available: engage, learn and network!
- Nurse Practitioner Association of Manitoba
- Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC)
- College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
- Canadian Nurses Association
- International Nurse Practitioner/Advance Practice Nursing Network
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring.
- Regional Health Authorities - Province of Manitoba
- Health Regions in Canada - listings and maps from Statistics Canada
- Canadian Association of Community Health Centres (CACHC) - members
Job Boards
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Other links
These external resources may provide you with additional information about the occupation and opportunities to build experience:
- Rady Faculty of Health Science Community Mentorship Program - U of M student-led program
- University of Manitoba Undergraduate Leaders in Healthcare - campus student group
- The Canadian Nursing Students' Association
- Canadian Nurses Foundation - scholarships
- Doctors Without Borders: Nurses
- Canadian Nurse magazine - includes nurse profiles, news, research and practice info