Immunization

Before undertaking clinical practica, Nurse Practitioner students must provide evidence of appropriate immunization and their immune status, as required by the Dalhousie University Faculty of Health and the clinical agency. This will include, but may not be restricted to: polio, diphtheria, tetanus, rubella, measles, mumps, varicella and Hepatitis B. Evidence of 2-step tuberculin testing (Mantoux) is also required. Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination is also required.

Clinical practica courses include: NURS 5740, Advanced Health Assessment; NURS 5485, Principles and Theories for Nurse Practitioner Practice; NURS 5486, Principles and Theories for Health and Disease Management in Adult Nurse Practitioner Practice; NURS 5487, Principles and Theories for Health and Disease Management in Family All Ages Nurse Practitioner Practice; NURS 5488, Principles and Theories for Health and Disease Management in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Practice; and NURS 5620, Advanced Practice Role Practicum.