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| Median Salary: | $84,510 |
| Salary Growth (2010–2016): | +19% |
| Total Employees: | 5,500 |
| Change in Employees (2010–2016): | No change |
Job Description:
The responsibilities of a nurse practitioner are greater than a registered nurse, but less than a doctor. They’ve got advanced training and the additional responsibility to diagnose and treat illnesses, and as of 2017, can prescribe certain types of medicine if they’ve completed further education.
Job Qualifications:
You’ll need to complete a college or university program in nursing, followed by additional training. Alternatively, a master’s degree in nursing is seen as a way in. For both, employers expect several years experience as a registered nurse.
Salary:
Nurse practitioners earn a median of $84,510, as wages have risen by 19% over the past five years.
Career Opportunity:
Jobs in the healthcare industry are expected to be fairly stable, given the pressure on governments to support Canada’s large aging population.
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