Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses who have successfully completed a master’s level NP program and met
BCCNM licensing requirements.
NPs are advanced practice nurses whose graduate education and additional clinical experience support autonomous diagnosis and management within their scope of practice. They practise across the lifespan in a wide range of settings, including primary care, acute care, and specialty practice, often serving clients and communities where access to care is limited. NPs autonomously diagnose and treat diseases and disorders across the lifespan within their scope of practice. They prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and manage results independently.
NPs bring a nursing foundation to their expanded role — combining clinical expertise with health promotion, illness prevention, and a relational approach to care. They work collaboratively within interprofessional and multidisciplinary teams as clinically appropriate, supporting integrated, person-centred care.