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Physician Nurse Practitioner
A Physician Nurse Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner) is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides primary or specialty care, often functioning with a scope of practice similar to a physician's. Core duties include patient diagnosis and treatment planning, exercising prescriptive authority for medication management, and performing clinical assessments across the lifespan. NPs handle patient care coordination alongside physicians and specialists, and rely heavily on EHR documentation to track outcomes in clinics, hospitals, or independent practices.
Top skills:Clinical Assessment
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