Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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51.3801 - Registered nursing/registered nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, BScN, MSN, MScN)

This instructional program class comprises any program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirm, or other individuals or groups. These programs include courses in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • registered nurse
    • registered nursing

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • dental nurse(51.0601)
    • Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)(51.3818)
    • emergency room nursing(51.3816)
    • licensed practical nurse(51.3901)
    • nurse aide(51.3902)
    • nursing sciences (MSc, PhD)(51.3808)
    • palliative care nursing(51.3819)
    • registered psychiatric nurse(51.3823)
    • women's health nurse(51.3822)
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