 |
|
| s the nation continues to experience a
lack of adequate health care |
| providers, the health system depends on
nurse practitioners (NPs) |
| for delivery of holistic
quality health care. NPs are registered nurses who |
| have advanced educational
preparation that qualifies them to assess health |
| conditions, identify and
diagnose problems and develop plans to improve |
| healthcare outcomes. NPs
conduct health screenings and physical exams, |
| prescribe tests and
medications, and educate patients about their conditions |
| and the need for preventive
activities. They deliver quality primary care in |
| diverse settings including
underserved areas, rural communities, inner-city |
| areas, hospitals, clinics, and
retail stores. Some NPs own their own |
| practices and all are
reimbursed for services by the state and federal |
| government and many insurance
companies. NPs work in collaboration |
| with physicians and other healthcare providers. |
