Overview
Nurse practitioners deliver primary and specialty care including assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and care coordination to expand access and continuity of care.
Clinical Scope
NPs perform histories and exams, order and interpret tests, initiate treatment plans and provide patient education and chronic disease management.
Practice Models
They work in collaborative or independent practice models depending on jurisdiction and lead quality improvement and population health programs.
Education and Certification
NPs complete graduate level education, national certification in specialty tracks and maintain licensure and continuing professional development.