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Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse (RN) who has
advanced education and clinical training in a health
care specialty area. Nurse Practitioners work with people
of all ages and their families, providing information
people need to make informed decisions about their health
care and lifestyle choices.
Nurse Practitioners practice under the rules and
regulations of the Nurse Practice Act of the state
in which they work. Most Nurse Practitioners are also
nationally certified in their specialty area. They
are recognized as expert health care providers.
