NURSING IN PRIMARY CARE
What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
As licensed, independent practitioners, nurse practitioners practice autonomously and in coordination with health care professionals and other individuals. Nurse Practitioners provide a wide range of health care services, including diagnosing and managing acute, chronic, and complex health problems, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and counseling to individuals, families, groups, and communities. They may also serve as healthcare researchers, interdisciplinary consultants, and patient advocates.
-American Association of Nurse Practitioners
ABOUT THE DNP DEGREE
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is a terminal practice-focused nursing degree. It prepares advanced practice nurses to lead in clinical care, improve patient outcomes, translate evidence into practice, and contribute to health policy and systems improvement. The DNP degree emphasizes advanced clinical expertise, leadership, quality improvement, and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.