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Nurse Practitioner

NP / APRN

Nursing
Nurse Practitioner — NP / APRN

About this Specialty

Advanced practice registered nurses who can diagnose conditions, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and provide primary or specialty care. In many states, NPs practice independently without physician oversight. Specialties include family, pediatric, psychiatric, and acute care NPs.

When to See This Provider

Primary care visits, chronic disease management, mental health care, or when an NP is your assigned provider. NPs offer comparable care to physicians for most common conditions.

Provider Details
Training Required

6–8 years

Provider Type

Nursing

Formal Title

NP / APRN

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