An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with specialized education and training, authorized to provide comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care.
A nurse with advanced education and clinical training, including NPs, certified nurse-midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and certified registered nurse anesthetists.
A healthcare professional, often an NP, who serves as the main point of contact for patients, delivering a wide range of healthcare services and coordinating specialized care when needed.
An approach to patient care by NPs that considers the physical, emotional, and social aspects of health, focusing on the overall well-being of the individual.
The practice of NPs working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
The range of services and interventions that NPs are educated, certified, and authorized to perform, which may vary based on state regulations and individual training.
The legal permission granted to NPs to prescribe medications, including controlled substances, within their scope of practice.
Ongoing professional development activities that NPs engage in to stay current with advances in healthcare, maintain licensure, and enhance their clinical skills.
Formal recognition granted to NPs by professional organizations, indicating that they have met specific education, clinical, and examination requirements in their specialty.
A healthcare approach where NPs prioritize the individual needs, preferences, and values of patients, actively involving them in the decision-making process.
The integration of the best available evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values in making healthcare decisions, guiding NPs in providing high-quality and individualized care.
The ability of NPs to understand, respect, and effectively respond to the diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs of their patients.
The use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely, allowing NPs to conduct virtual consultations, monitor patients, and offer follow-up care.