Nurse practitioner

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Nurse practitioner

A Navy nurse practitioner assessing a patient
Occupation
Occupation type	Professional
Activity sectors	Nursing
Description
Education required	Depends on the country, but generally includes at least a post-graduate nursing degree
Fields of employment	Healthcare
Related jobs	Registered nurse

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, and health promotion.