Nurse practitioner
A Navy nurse practitioner assessing a patient | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
Occupation type | Professional |
Activity sectors | Nursing |
| Description | |
Education required | Depends on the country, but generally includes at least a post-graduate nursing degree |
Fields of employment | Healthcare |
Related jobs | Registered nurse |
A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, prescribe medications and formulate treatment plans. NP training covers basic disease prevention, coordination of care, and health promotion.