nurse practitioner

n. Abbr. NP

A registered nurse with additional training for performing tasks, such as diagnosing and prescribing, that are customarily performed by a physician.

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nurse practitioner

1. (Professions) a nurse who has specialized advanced skills in diagnosis, psychosocial assessment, and patient management and is permitted to prescribe certain drugs

2. (Medicine) a nurse who has specialized advanced skills in diagnosis, psychosocial assessment, and patient management and is permitted to prescribe certain drugs

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

nurse practitioner - a registered nurse who has received special training and can perform many of the duties of a physician

nurse clinician, NP

registered nurse, RN - a graduate nurse who has passed examinations for registration

Translations

nurse practitioner

n (US) enfermero -ra mf que tiene entrenamiento adicional para diagnosticar y tratar enfermedades comunes

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The first bill corrects an oversight in the Nurse Practice Act and will allow Nurse Practitioners to delegate to Medical Assistants and will ultimately improve patient access to care.

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DiBenedetto earned a Master of Science in adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner from Drexel University.

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The role of a nurse practitioner is emerging globally, and AANP helps members navigate diverse education and credentialing, so they can practice internationally.

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Erickson was recognized as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP).

Vicki Erickson, PNP-BC, PhD, FAANP

[iii] the period of time for which a patient care team physician practiced with the nurse practitioner under such a practice agreement." 8

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The award recognizes a nurse practitioner in a state who demonstrates excellence in practice.

Area nurse practitioner to receive award of excellence

Nursing instructors present a textbook to help guide students on their journey from registered nurse to nurse practitioner. They cover the scientific underpinning of the nurse practitioner, the nurse practitioner-patient relationship, clinical education for the nurse practitioner, and the professional nurse practitioner.

Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner, 2nd Edition

The State Award for Nurse Practitioner Excellence, founded in 1991, recognizes a nurse practitioner (NP) in a state who demonstrates excellence in practice.

Nurse Practitioners and Advocates Honored at National AANP Conference

Geriatric Urology and the Evolving Role of the Nurse Practitioner

Geriatric urology and the evolving role of the nurse practitioner

The first initiative was to build the inpatient interdisciplinary team, as the functionality of the team was critical to the effectiveness of the nurse practitioner role.

Nurse practitioner role vital for vulnerable patient populations living with renal disease

Upon graduation, she began practicing in Carthage Tennessee, where she was the first Nurse Practitioner to be associated with Smith County Hospital.

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