Nurse Practitioner
NP / APRN
NursingAbout 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.
6–8 years
Provider Type
NursingFormal Title
NP / APRN
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