1.3.1 Canadian Nurses Association – NP in LTC

NPs in LTC support with timely access to care. NPs are a member of the primary health care team and take on roles that include:

• Clinician
• Case manager
• Coordinator
• Counsellor
• Communicator
• Educator

The benefits of the NP role in LTC include:

• Prevent unnecessary emergency department (ED) transfers
• Support positive health outcomes
• Provide high standard of quality of care
• Support interprofessional collaboration & communication
• Cost effective
• Facilitate NP implementation in LTC

Recommended Reading: CNA: NP in LTC  Nurse Practitioners in Long-Term Care