Most Trusted Profession
"For the 18th consecutive year, the American public has ranked nurses as the professionals with the highest honesty and ethical standards, according to a Gallup poll..." Gallup, 2020
"Nurse practitioners were nurses first. The compassion that they have leads to their overall practice. So when a nurse practitioner sees a patient, they see don’t see a medical diagnosis or a procedure, they see the whole patient..." American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
"For the 18th consecutive year, the American public has ranked nurses as the professionals with the highest honesty and ethical standards, according to a Gallup poll..." Gallup, 2020
"Nurse practitioners were nurses first. The compassion that they have leads to their overall practice. So when a nurse practitioner sees a patient, they see don’t see a medical diagnosis or a procedure, they see the whole patient..." American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse Practitioners treat health problems, focus on the whole person, and educate patients and families about specific health concerns.
There are more than 248,000 Nurse Practitioners serving the medical needs of patients in the US.
There are more than 248,000 Nurse Practitioners serving the medical needs of patients in the US.
What does a Nurse Practitioner do?
The scope of practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) varies widely across the United States. For example, in some states, Nurse Practitioners (NP) need a written agreement with a collaborating physician to diagnose, treat, and prescribe.
In some states like Arizona, NP's may practice with full independence and without physician supervision.
In Arizona, Nurse Practitioners may have their own practice and practice to the full extent of their education and preparation.
Arizona NP's have full prescribing authority.
In some states like Arizona, NP's may practice with full independence and without physician supervision.
In Arizona, Nurse Practitioners may have their own practice and practice to the full extent of their education and preparation.
Arizona NP's have full prescribing authority.
Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice in Arizona (Model)
Student interpretation (see the state board of nursing website for legal scope of practice in your state)
