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Education of advanced practice nurses in Canada.
Journal article

Education of advanced practice nurses in Canada.

Abstract

In Canada, education programs for the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and nurse practitioner (NP) roles began 40 years ago. NP programs are offered in almost all provinces. Education for the CNS role has occurred through graduate nursing programs generically defined as providing preparation for advanced nursing practice. For this paper, we drew on pertinent sections of a scoping review of the literature and key informant interviews conducted …

Authors

Martin-Misener R; Bryant-Lukosius D; Harbman P; Donald F; Kaasalainen S; Carter N; Kilpatrick K; DiCenso A

Journal

Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership, Vol. 23 Spec No 2010, No. sp, pp. 61–84

Publisher

Longwoods Publishing

Publication Date

December 1, 2010

DOI

10.12927/cjnl.2010.22269

ISSN

1910-622X