Nurse Practitioners in Alberta can:
- Assess, diagnose, and treat illnesses and injuries
- Order and interpret lab tests and diagnostic imaging
- Prescribe medications (including controlled substances)
- Perform medical procedures
- Manage chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, COPD, asthma, and mental health concerns
- Provide routine check-ups, preventative care, and health screenings
- Make referrals to specialists and coordinate care
- Provide palliative and home-based medical support
- Offer health education and personalized wellness planning
- NPs provide the full scope of primary care, and many Albertans choose an NP as their main healthcare provider.