What is a Nurse Practitioner? (And How Are They Different from RNs?)
In case you haven’t heard, nurse practitioners (NPs) are becoming the new face of healthcare for millions of Americans. The country is facing a shortage of primary care physicians, and NPs are filling the void. A nurse practitioner has more autonomy than a registered nurse. Many of them run their own practices, treating patients as they see fit. However, most NPs must get approval from a doctor before administering care.
Learn more about this valued profession and what it means to be a NP.
Becoming a Nurse Practitioner