What is a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?

Nurse Practitioner's work with people of all ages and their families, providing information people need to make informed decisions about their health care and lifestyle choices.

Nurse Practitioners practice under the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act of the state in which they work.  Most nurse practitioner's are also nationally certified in their specialty area.  They are recognized as expert health care providers.

Nurse Practitioner's may be found in all 50 states.  Research studies since 1965 have documented that Nurse Practitioners provide:
• High quality care
• Cost-effective care
• A unique approach to health care
• Care that results in a high level of patient satisfaction