This document discusses nursing educational programs, including nurse practitioner programs and post-basic diploma courses. It defines a nurse practitioner as someone educated at the master's or doctoral level who can provide primary, acute, chronic, and specialty care. Nurse practitioner programs require at least one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse. Post-basic diploma courses are designed for higher nursing studies and last one year, allowing nurses to specialize in areas like critical care or psychiatry. Both programs improve nursing knowledge and competency to provide better patient care.