A registered nurse (RN) who has advanced education and clinical training.
A registered nurse who is prepared through a formal organized education program to determine, start, alter or suspend defined regimens of medical and/or nursing treatment provided to a patient, either on a routine or occasional basis, in the specialties of obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, primary care, family practice, and mental health/psychiatric care.
a registered nurse who had completed a nurse practitioner program —masters or certificate and is trained in providing primary care services. bstetrician — a physician who specializes in delivering babies.
A nurse having two or more years of advanced training and who has passed a specific exam.
a registered nurse with advanced education and training who is licensed to practice medicine in collaboration with physicians.
A registered nurse with additional specialized graduate level training. An NP performs physical exams and diagnostic tests, counsels patients, and develops treatment programs. Also see mid level practitioner.
A nurse who has 2 or more years of advanced training and has passed a special exam. A nurse practitioner often works with a doctor and can do some of the same things a doctor does.
A nurse with additional training who can assess and treat patients within a set of protocols.
A registered nurse who has completed a Master's degree program in the medical care of critically ill newborns.
a registered nurse who has received special training and can perform many of the duties of a physician
a Masters prepared nurse who has completed a lengthy period of advanced formal education and clinical training in diagnosing and treating most common illnesses and injuries
an advanced degree in nursing
an advanced practice nurse (apn) who manages the care of patients in various settings depending on her/his education
an experienced registered nurse with advanced training and education in preventing, diagnosing and treating illness
an RN who has completed special training and received certification as an NP
an RN with advanced training and education who provides primary care to all different populations
a nurse who is responsible for autonomous clinical decisions, who uses skills not usually exercised by nurses in differential diagnosis, screens patients for disease, develops preventative care management and who may refer or discharge patients
a nurse with advanced training who functions on a level between doctors and nurses
a professional nurse who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to provide expert nursing care in the area of specialization
a registered nurse educated to function in an advanced clinical role
a very important part of any health care team
a licensed medical practitioner operating within the scope of his or her license in the state in which he or she is practicing medicine and performing a service for which benefits are provided under this Program.
( Related information) A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who works in an expanded role and manages patients' medical conditions.
A registered nurse who has received advanced training in physical examination and assessment; in some areas, the NP can diagnose and prescribe under a physician's supervision.
A registered nurse who through advanced training is qualified to assume some of the duties formerly assumed only by a physician.
a registered nurse who is qualified through advanced training to assume some of the duties and responsibilities formerly done only by a physician (eg, prescribing drugs).
A registered nurse (RN) with advanced educational or clinical training. Nurse Practitioners are licensed by the state and authorized to perform many types of care previously only available from doctors. For instance, in many states, Nurse Practitioners can prescribe medications.
A registered nurse with an advance-practice degree and advanced training in a particular area of health care.
A registered nurse working in an expanded nursing role, usually with a focus on meeting primary health care needs. NPs conduct physical examinations, interpret laboratory results, select plans of treatment, identify medication requirements, and perform certain medical management activities for selected health conditions. Some NPs specialize in geriatric care. OBRA - Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Nurse practitioners are Registered Nurses with one to two years of advanced education beyond a Bachelor's degree who are able to diagnose illness and prescribe interventions through interview and physical exam, order specific labs and diagnostic testing, and prescribe medications, while still providing health care education, counseling, and supportive care to an individual, family, or community.
A nurse with advanced nursing training, certification and education usually a masters in nursing. Some have special interest in the and treatment of urinary incontinence and related problems.
A registered nurse who has 2 or more years of advanced training. A nurse practitioner often works with a doctor and does much of the same things the doctor does including prescribing drugs.
is a register nurse with at least a master's degree in nursing and advanced education in the primary care of particular groups of clients and capable of independent practice in a variety of settings.
A registered nurse with advanced education, who is skilled in physical exams, treatment of common health problems, preventive care and counseling in an emotional crisis. Nurse practitioners work together as a team with doctors and are authorized to write prescriptions.
A registered nurse with a master's or doctoral degree who is licensed to diagnose and manage illness and disease, usually working closely with a doctor. In many states, they may prescribe medications.
A registered nurse who has advanced skills in the assessment of physical and psychosocial health status of individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings through medical history taking and physical examinations.
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse who has completed advanced education (generally a minimum of a master's degree) and training in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions, including chronic illnesses. Nurse practitioners provide a broad range of health care services.