What is a Nurse Practitioner?
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A top-notch healthcare provider that focuses on the whole person when treating specific healthcare problems.
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A highly educated healthcare professional with advanced clinical training beyond their initial professional registered nurse preparation.
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An educator and counselor that takes extra time to explain every aspect of a patient’s health to them, their families, and their loved ones.
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A caregiver who delivers a unique blend of nursing and individualized medical care.
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A patient assistant who helps patients make better lifestyle and healthcare decisions.
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A manager of acute, episodic, and chronic illness, as well as preventative care.
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A partner in health that assesses patients, orders, and interprets diagnostic tests, diagnoses, and initiates treatment plans including prescribing medications.