A 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.
