Education Nurse Practitioner Education
Through the Registered Nurses Act, the ARNNL has the statutory responsibility to set the standards of education for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and to assess and approve all nurse practitioner education programs offered in the province. Approval assures the public that graduates are prepared to practice in accordance with ARNNL Standards for Practice for Nurse Practitioners and to meet the ARNNL competency requirements for entry-level nurse practitioner practice. Nurse Practitioner education programs offered in other jurisdictions (provinces/territories) must be equivalent to programs approved by ARNNL in order for graduates to be licensed to practice in this province.
ARNNL Approved Nurse Practitioner Education Programs
Primary Health Care Program
In 1999 and in 2003, the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program was granted a three-year "ARNNL Approval" rating, the highest level achievable for nurse practitioner programs in this province.
A time-limited transitional option of the BN (Post RN) Program received preliminary approval in January 2008. Preliminary approval assures the public that the program can provide graduates with the experience necessary to practice in accordance with ARNNL standards and competencies required for entry-level Nurse Practitioner practice. The program is due a full review in 2010.
Memorial University of Newfoundland School of Nursing Master of Nursing Nurse Practitioner-Specialist Program
In June 2007, this program received a 3-year approval, the highest rating achievable for nurse practitioner programs in this province. The program offers three clinical options: Adult Acute Care Specialities; Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing; and Neonatal. This program is due a full review in 2010.