types of nurse practitioners 2024-2025
types of nurse practitioners 2024-2025
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who have completed additional education and training beyond their registered nurse (RN) licensure. There are several different types of Nurse Practitioners, including:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): FNPs provide primary care to patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. They are trained to diagnose and manage common acute and chronic illnesses, provide preventive care, and coordinate patient care.
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP): AGNPs provide care to adult and geriatric patients. They are trained to diagnose and manage common acute and chronic illnesses, provide preventive care, and coordinate patient care.
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP): PNPs provide primary care to children from infancy through adolescence. They are trained to diagnose and manage common acute and chronic illnesses, provide preventive care, and coordinate patient care.
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): PMHNPs provide mental health care to patients of all ages. They are trained to diagnose and manage mental health disorders, prescribe medications, and provide therapy and counseling.
- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP): WHNPs provide primary and specialty care to women throughout their lifespan. They are trained to provide gynecological and obstetric care, diagnose and manage common acute and chronic illnesses, and provide preventive care.
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP): NNPs provide specialized care to newborn infants, particularly those who are premature or critically ill. They are trained to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
Overall, Nurse Practitioners play an important role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care across a range of specialties and settings.
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