Family Nurse Practitioner talk with Colleen Booth The Job Talk Podcast

Family Nurse Practitioner Talk with Colleen Booth
Colleen Booth - BSN, MScN, FNP, NP(F) is a Family Nurse Practitioner who resides in Prince George, BC. Colleen graduated with Bachelor of Science degree from UBC followed by a 3 year career in acute medical surgical nursing. In 2011 she graduated with a Master’s in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner from UNBC. She provides primary health care to patients in Prince George who do not have a family physician.
Description
Primary health practitioners include nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives who provide primary health care and treatment in conjunction with physicians and in collaboration with other health professionals. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide a range of health services to patients delivering preventive and continuous care toward the management of patients' health. Nurse practitioners are employed in community health centres, hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation centres.
Job Forecast
This occupational group is expected to face labour shortage conditions over the period of 2019-2028 at the national level. Employment Requirements Nurse practitioners usually require a master's degree in nursing; or completion of a nursing program with additional advanced or extended primary health care nursing education; and several years of practice as a registered nurse. Registration with a regulatory body is required for nurse practitioners in all provinces and territories. Physician assistants require completion of a university degree in a physician assistant program.
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