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

51.3803 - Adult health nurse/nursing

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares registered nurses to provide general care for adult patients. These programs include courses in adult primary care, adult pathophysiology, clinical management of medication and treatments, patient assessment and education, patient referral, and planning adult health maintenance programs.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • adult health nurse
    • adult health nursing

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  • Exclusion(s)

    • adult health nurse practitioner(60.0704)
    • licensed practical nurse(51.3901)
    • nurse aide(51.3902)
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