Nurse Practitioner

Definition: Nurse Practitioner

1. A registered nurse who has received special training and can perform many of the duties of a physician.

Specialty Definitions: Nurse Practitioner

Domain	Definitions
Occupations	Provides general medical care and treatment to patients in medical facility, such as clinic, health center, or public health agency, under direction of physician: Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. May be designated according to field of specialization as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (medical ser.). Where state law permits, may engage in independent practice. (references)
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Commercial Usage: Nurse Practitioner

Domain	Title
Books	Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination: Review Questions and Strategies (Book with CD-ROM) (reference) Ambulatory Care Procedures for the Nurse Practitioner (reference) Ob/Gyn Nurse Practitioner Pearls of Wisdom (reference) Principles of Practice for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (reference) (more book examples)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Modern Translations: Nurse Practitioner

Language		Translations for "nurse practitioner"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Portuguese		mamar (suck). (various references)

Thai		พยาบาลฝึกให้ทำงานหลายอย่างที่เป็นงานของแพทย์. (various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

Anagrams: Nurse Practitioner

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	+5 letters: counterinterpretations.
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