Meaning Of The Word Nurse practitioner

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nurse practitioner
countable noun: A nurse practitioner is a nurse with advanced training who provides some of the medical care usually provided by a doctor.

nurse practitioner in American English
a registered nurse who has additional training and expertise in certain medical practices, therapies, etc.

nurse practitioner in British English
noun: a nurse who has specialized advanced skills in diagnosis, psychosocial assessment, and patient management and is permitted to prescribe certain drugs

nurse-practitioner in American English
noun: a registered nurse who has received special training for diagnosing and treating routine or minor ailments

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