Nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses that provide primary, acute, and specialty healthcare services to diverse populations. They typically need a master's degree to practice and can specialize in areas like family care, pediatrics, geriatrics, emergency medicine, and various medical/surgical specialties. Nurse practitioners are licensed to diagnose illnesses, treat conditions, order tests, prescribe medications, and provide health education to patients while collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Their responsibilities may vary depending on their specialty and state but generally include taking patient histories, ordering/interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, performing procedures, diagnosing illnesses, and educating patients.

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2. DEFINITION OF NURSING
Nursing encompasses autonomous and
collaborative care of individuals of all ages,
families, groups and communities, sick or
well and in all settings. It includes the
promotion of health, the prevention of
illness, and the care of ill, disabled and
dying people.
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3. DEFINITION OF NURSING
Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative
care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and
communities, sick or well and in all settings.
Nursing includes the promotion of health,
prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled
and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe
environment, research, participation in shaping
health policy and in patient and health systems
management, and education are also key nursing
roles. (ICN, 2002)

4. NURSE PRACTITIONER

5. DEFINITION
According to the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners (AANP 2016), nurse practitioners
(NPs) are licensed, autonomous clinicians focused
on managing people’s health conditions and
preventing disease.
As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), NPs
often specialize by patient population, including
pediatric, adult-gerontological, and women’s health.
NPs may also subspecialize in areas such as
dermatology, cardiovascular health, and oncology.

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Created in 1965, the role of the NP has been steadily
evolving. These professionals typically need at
least a master’s degree to practice, and a doctor of
nursing practice (DNP) is quickly becoming the
preferred level of preparation in this field.
According to the National Council of State Boards
of Nursing(NCBSN), NPs are governed by the
APRN consensus model—a set of regulations
outlining the preparation, accredited education,
licensure, and certification required prior to
becoming independent practitioners.”

7. The responsibilities of a nurse practitioner (NP)
depend largely on that person’s specialization and the state in which he
or she practices.
According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP),
NPs give primary, acute, and specialty healthcare services to diverse
populations. With their advanced clinical training,
NPs are authorized to diagnose illnesses, treat conditions, and provide
evidence-based health education to their patients.
NPs assess their patients by examining medical histories; performing
physical evaluations; and ordering (or performing) diagnostic tests.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A NURSE PRACTITIONER
(NP)

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They diagnose patients—paying thought to the unique risk
factors and needs of individual patients and their families—
and develop individualized treatment plans, follow up on
courses of treatment, collaborate with other healthcare
professionals,
and maintain detailed records. NPs must also engage in
continuing education (CE) to keep abreast of technological,
methodological, and other developments in their field.
Most importantly, these professionals serve not only as
healthcare providers to patients, but also as mentors,
counselors, researchers, educators, and consultants.

9. IN DAY-TO-DAY PRACTICE, A NURSE PRACTITIONER’S DUTIES
CAN VARY WIDELY. TYPICAL TASKS CAN INCLUDE:
• Taking verbal patient histories
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, including labs and
imaging
• Prescribing medication
• Administering immunizations
• Developing and managing treatment plans
• Performing in-office procedures
• Treating minor injuries
• Diagnosing acute and chronic illnesses
• Developing policies
• Educating and counseling patients

10. POTENTIAL WORK SETTINGS
• Family practice clinics
• Pediatric clinics
• Specialty clinics
• Nursing homes
• Rehabilitation centers
• Schools
• Emergency rooms
• Urgent care treatment centers

11. SPECIALTY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS
• Allergy & immunology NP
• Cardiac NP
• Dermatology NP
• Geriatric NP
• Emergency room NP
• Endocrinology NP
• Holistic NP
• Hospice NP
• Gastroenterology NP

12. CONTD…
• Pediatric oncology NP
• Surgical NP
• Neurology NP
• Occupational health NP
• Orthopedics NP
• Pulmonology & respiratory NP
• Sports medicine NP
• Travel NP
• Urology NP

13. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR
NURSE PRACTITIONERS
• Pursue a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN/B.Sc
Nursing) from an accredited program(4 years).
• Become a registered nurse (RN) and get experience in
a concerned specialty (1 – 2 years).
• Get proper regional licensure and specialty
certification.

14. REFERENCES
1.http://www.who.int/hrh/nursing_midwifery/films/en/.
2.www.Wikipedia.com
3. https://www.nursing.org
4. https://www.icn.ch/nursing-policy/nursing-definitions

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