Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner

The Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (PHCNP) Program is a unique program offered at Lakehead University as part of the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing (COUPN) PHCNP Program. Delivery methods include discussion forums, virtual classroom, books, print-based materials, library resources, tutorials, clinical labs, and clinical placements.

The tutorials also referred to as seminars are an integral component of both Advanced Health Assessment and Therapeutics. They are mandatory, face-to-face group sessions whereby students can apply theory to practice through various teaching/learning strategies (e.g., case studies, physical assessment etc.). As many of Lakehead University students are from the region of Northwestern Ontario and/or working professionals, the tutorials are scheduled on the weekends monthly.

Clinical practice is associated with AHAD, Therapeutics, and the integrative practicum. All clinical practice for Lakehead University students is to be completed in Lakehead University’s geographic boundary. Clinical placements are arranged by a clinical placement coordinator and are based on the learning needs of the individual student.