These are the reasons why nurse practitioners are special
By now most of us have heard of a nurse practitioner. But what exactly is a nurse practitioner? What can they do? How can they be incorporated into a medical practice?
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has completed graduate-level education and advanced practice training. Nurse practitioners can see a wide range of patients, both well and sick, and perform many in-office procedures. Prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting tests, …



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