Physician - Related Occupations and Divisions of Labor

Related Occupations and Divisions of Labor

Nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States are advance practice registered nurses holding a post-graduate degree such as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Nurse practitioners are not considered Physicians but may practice in similar fields as physicians with an emphasis on primary care. Nurse practitioners are educated in nursing theory and nursing practice rather than pure medical practice. The scope of practice for a nurse practitioner in the United States is defined by regulatory boards of nursing, as opposed to boards of medicine which regulate medical doctors.

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