Sick Notes for Work or School in New Brunswick
When you actually need a sick note, what a nurse practitioner can provide by video, and how My Pharmacist NB makes it simple.
Quick answer
Many workplaces and schools ask for a note after a short illness. With My Pharmacist NB, your pharmacist books a video visit with a New Brunswick nurse practitioner, who completes the note, without taking a clinic appointment away from someone who needs an exam.
Do you even need one?
Policies vary. Some employers and schools ask for a note only after several days, and many have moved away from requiring them for short absences. It's worth checking the exact requirement before you ask for one, so you get exactly what's needed.
Getting one without the clinic trip
When a note is genuinely required, My Pharmacist NB is a fast alternative to booking a clinic visit for paperwork. You see your pharmacist, they book a nurse practitioner video visit for you, and the note is sent to you, freeing up in-person appointments for people who need hands-on care.
Start at your pharmacy
See your pharmacist today to book an appointment. Nurse practitioner visits are a flat $79, at select participating pharmacies across New Brunswick.
How it worksFrequently asked questions
My Pharmacist NB notes are completed by a nurse practitioner licensed in New Brunswick, so they carry the authority of a real, credentialed clinician. Most employers and schools accept a note confirming a short absence.
Because policies vary, it's worth checking your specific employer's or school's requirements; some ask for particular details. The note confirms an absence rather than diagnosing a condition.
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