Offered by Université Laval in Québec, Canada, Nursing - Specialized Practice in Primary Care (Graduate Diploma) is a postgraduate diploma in Nursing programme. The programme runs for 2 years.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Nursing
Duration: 2 years
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This graduate diploma (DESS) in nursing prepares registered nurses for advanced practice in primary care. The 30-credit program covers pathophysiology, pharmacology, and clinical assessment across pediatric, adult, and maternal populations, building the skills needed to manage primary care caseloads across the lifespan. It is completed concurrently with the related Master's program in Nursing - Specialized Practice in Primary Care and shares that program's admission process and coursework. A single intake is offered each September. Full-time students typically complete the diploma in two years; part-time study over three years is possible, but the final year must be completed full-time because of required clinical placements. Graduates are prepared for advanced practice nursing roles in primary care settings such as clinics and community health centres.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires simultaneous application to the related Master's program in Nursing - Specialized Practice in Primary Care; applicants must meet that program's admission requirements. The application deadline is March 1.
