Monthly Archives: November 2013

Nurse Practioner Information

Jeannie Coe is a Nurse Practitioner who is now working at the Whitecap Health Center

A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who works in a primary health setting, has additional education and training, writes a practical qualifying exam and is licensed by the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association as an Independent Practitioner.

A Nurse Practitioner Can:

  • Diagnose and treat common medical illnesses, and chronic conditions such as diabetes or COPD.
  • Can order tests such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and ultrasounds.
  • Perform common procedures such as the removal of moles, excision and draining of abscesses,  and suturing of simple wounds (cuts).
  • After Assessment, prescribe medication (except narcotics).
  • Provide education, injury prevention & health promotion.

Regular Hours – Mondays – 12pm-7pm.                                                                                           Also available for appointments Tuesday to Friday 9:30am – 4:15pm

Please call the Health Center to book an appointment.

Please welcome Jeannie to the community and say hello when you get a chance.