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Najat Sleiman, MN, NP-PHCMeet Najat Sleiman, a dedicated Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with nearly a decade of experience in healthcare, including emergency and primary care. Educated at the University of Windsor, she is licensed in Ontario and Board Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her commitment to compassionate care is fueled by a personal passion for fitness, nutrition, and integrative medicine. It is this passion that led her to establish Nu Wellness Clinic, where she provides personalized, evidence-based care. Najat integrates conventional and holistic medicine to address the unique needs of each patient, promoting optimal health and well-being.
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What is a Nurse Practitioner?
In Ontario, a nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse in extended class, RN (EC) who has advanced education and training to provide a wide range of healthcare services.
What can a Nurse Practitioner do?
Diagnose and treat: NPs are authorized to diagnose, treat, and monitor a wide range of health conditions using evidence-based practices.
Diagnostic capabilities: NPs can order and interpret various diagnostics, including X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, and bloodwork.
Chronic condition management: NPs assist in managing chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, prescribing medications, providing health education and counseling.
Referrals and coordination: NPs refer patients to specialists and help them navigate the healthcare system.
Benefits of NP-led care: Studies show that NP-led care can reduce emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and healthcare costs (1).
Resource optimization: By delivering timely and cost-effective care, NPs help optimize healthcare resource utilization.
Diagnostic capabilities: NPs can order and interpret various diagnostics, including X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, and bloodwork.
Chronic condition management: NPs assist in managing chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, prescribing medications, providing health education and counseling.
Referrals and coordination: NPs refer patients to specialists and help them navigate the healthcare system.
Benefits of NP-led care: Studies show that NP-led care can reduce emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and healthcare costs (1).
Resource optimization: By delivering timely and cost-effective care, NPs help optimize healthcare resource utilization.
Frequently Asked Questions
why is this a fee-for-service (paid service?)
We are a private clinic, and our services are not covered by OHIP. Unfortunately, the healthcare system has not fully adapted to the evolving landscape of healthcare. While OHIP covers the cost of diagnostic and laboratory tests requested by nurse practitioners, they are unable to bill OHIP for their services.
My family/friend sees a Nurse Practitioner where it is Covered under OHIP. What is the difference?
Most Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario work as part of a team in settings like hospitals, community health centers, and family health teams, with their salaries funded by specific ministry allocations. NPs working independently do not receive payment from the province.
why is my ohip card required?
Your OHIP number is required for coverage of third-party diagnostics such as blood work and imaging, which are insured under OHIP.
(1) Traczynski, J., & Udalova, V. (2018). Nurse practitioner independence, health care utilization, and health outcomes. Journal of health economics, 58, 90–109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhealeco.2018.01.001
