nurse practitioner
noun
: a registered nurse who is qualified through advanced training to assume some of the duties and responsibilities formerly assumed only by a physician
—abbreviation NP
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On Wednesday, the prosecution called to the stand Rachael Love, a critical care nurse practitioner who treated Nichols at St. Francis Hospital, according to WATN.
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Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2024
But a lot of patients struggled figuring out the best thing to do because if there isn’t air conditioning or good quality windows, the air inside may not necessarily be safer, said Alex Zielinski, a primary care nurse practitioner who also teaches at Marquette University.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and some psychologists (in states that allow it) are trained in prescribing medications for mental health conditions.
—Bryan Cochran, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2024
Other experts employees might benefit from gaining access to include nurse practitioners, dietitians to provide personalized lifestyle plans and nutrition guidance, and health coaches for accountability and support.
—Scott Paddock, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2024
But a lot of patients struggled figuring out the best thing to do because if there isn’t air conditioning or good quality windows, the air inside may not necessarily be safer, said Alex Zielinski, a primary care nurse practitioner who also teaches at Marquette University.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
Psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and some psychologists (in states that allow it) are trained in prescribing medications for mental health conditions.
—Bryan Cochran, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2024
Other experts employees might benefit from gaining access to include nurse practitioners, dietitians to provide personalized lifestyle plans and nutrition guidance, and health coaches for accountability and support.
—Scott Paddock, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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