WHAT IS A NURSE PRACTITIONER?
Nurse practitioners (NPs) have provided health-care services to patients for more than 40 years. The nurse practitioner role had its inception in the mid-1960s in response to a nationwide shortage of physicians. NPs are registered nurses (RNs) who are prepared, through advanced education and clinical training, to provide preventive and acute health-care services to individuals of all ages and are qualified to meet the majority of patients' health-care needs. They promote a comprehensive approach to health care and emphasize the overall health and wellness of their patients.
Our nurse practitioners have completed a graduation that is a master's or doctorate degree. They are able to diagnose health issues, order diagnostic testing, and prescribe medications. Any medical condition that cannot be treated or requires a medical specialty will be referred to the best available consults.
At Jackson Whole Family Health we care for people of all ages, families, and communities, providing health care and information people need to make informed decisions about their health.