Steps to becoming a Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia.
You will need to complete a Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN) which typically takes 3-4 years. The following Nova Scotia universities offer this program.
Dalhousie University here
St. Francis Xavier University here
Cape Breton University here
To become a NP in Nova Scotia, you will need to complete a Master of Nursing: Nurse Practitioner program which typically takes 2-3 years. Dalhousie University is the only school in Nova Scotia offering this program.
While attending school, you will choose to specialize in one of the following streams
- Family All Ages
- Adult
- Neonate
Visit Dalhousie University for more information here
Given the stream you studied in school, you must complete the Family of All Ages, Adult, or Neonate NSCN NP exam.
Visit the NSCN for more information: https://www.nscn.ca/registration-licensing/licensing-exams/np-exams
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