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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51.3813 - Clinical nurse specialist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares registered nurses to deliver direct patient and client care in clinical settings. These programs include courses in clinical pharmacotherapeutics, advanced clinical practice, holistic nursing, nursing practice and health care policy, administration and consultation services, health assessment, patient stabilization and care, and patient education.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • clinical nurse specialist
    • clinical nursing

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • clinical nurse leader(51.3820)
    • licensed practical nurse(51.3901)
    • nurse aide(51.3902)
    • nursing sciences (MSc, PhD)(51.3808)
    • registered nurse(51.3801)
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