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2. Nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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   A nurse practitioner ( NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. [1] [2] 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 ...

3. Advanced practice nurse - Wikipedia

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   An advanced practice nurse ( APN) is a nurse with post-graduate education and training in nursing. Nurses practicing at this level may work in either a specialist or generalist capacity. APNs are prepared with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice in nursing. [1]

4. Family nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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   nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist. A family nurse practitioner (FNP) provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and body systems. Primary care emphasizes the holistic nature of health and it is based on knowledge of the patient in the context of ...

5. Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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   nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist. In the United States, a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner ( PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe ...

6. Adult-gerontology nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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   Education required. Master's degree or Doctorate degree. Related jobs. nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist. An adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (AGNP) is a nurse practitioner that specializes in continuing and comprehensive healthcare for adults across the lifespan from adolescence to old age. [1]

7. Certification, Licensure, and Credentialing for the New Nurse ...

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   The AANP currently offers certification exams for adult, family, and adult-gerontology nurse practitioners and offer two 75-item multiple choice practice examinations, which includes one exam set for family nurse practitioner (FNP) and other for adult-gerontology nurse practitioner (A-GNP). There is a US$50 per-use fee associated with accessing ...