A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse (RN) who is skilled in treating illnesses and prescribing medication. The Certified Nurse Practitioner or CRNP at the Student Health Center are specialized in family medicine and have expertise in college health.

A nurse practitioner (aka NP or APRN) is a registered nurse with additional education so that (s)he can assess, counsel and prescribe medication to patients as needed. NP's work with the doctors at Health Services.

A Nurse Practitioner is an R.N. with advanced formal education who is certified by a national nursing organization. A Physician Assistant is a Health Care professional licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision who is certified by national Physician Assistant organization. Campus Calendar | News | Libraries & Archives | Athletics | Jobs | Contact Us | Campus Safety | OneSource

A Nurse Practitioner (N.P.) is a Registered Nurse (R.N.) with advanced academic and clinical experience, which enables him or her to diagnose and manage most common and many chronic illnesses, either independently or as part of the health care team. A Nurse Practitioner provides some care previously offered only be physicians and in most states have the ability to prescribe medications.

After each appointment, an office visit report is sent to your primary care physician and cardiologist.

Be sure to tell the doctor about any and all medical and emotional problems you might have. Don't leave anything out. Also be sure the doctor knows about all medications you are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as nutritional and herbal supplements. A doctor will also want to know about your diet and whether you smoke, drink alcohol, use street drugs or caffeine. You will quite likely be asked about your family history.

Answer: Nurse practitioners are master's prepared health care providers. For more information about NP's and career options in nursing, visit the Department of Labor Bureau of Health Professions website on nursing. Also be sure to view the School of Nursing's online web video.

Answer: Nurse practitioners must graduate from an accredited B.S.N. (bachelor of science in nursing) program, complete the M.S.N. (master of science in nursing) and pass the national certification board exams. For more information about career options in nursing, visit the Department of Labor Bureau of Health Professions website on nursing. Also be sure to view the School of Nursing's online web video.