What exactly is a Nurse Practitioner?

Welcome back! Today I discuss what exactly a Nurse Practitioner is, and what they do. In becoming a Nurse Practitioner (NP), I've realized SO many people have no idea what my job entails.

Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses with advanced education and training to be able to assess, diagnose, and treat patients. This is similar to the role of a physician assistant or physician. However, in many states and settings Nurse Practitioners work hand-in-hand in collaboration with physicians to provide the best care to our patients.

This does NOT mean a Nurse Practitioner does not know what they are doing and has to run everything by a physician first - it simply means the physician is used as a resource for when the NP may have questions or concerns. All pride aside - the physician training is very robust and comprehensive, and it is in the patient's best interest for EVERY practicing clinician to have other colleagues who they can consult if needed.

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[scottmaxwell]

They say third times a charm, am officially an FNP 🎉🎉 for all my repeat test takers don't give up and don't be discouraged.

[HM-vruc]

The NP I’ve been seeing has been a lot better than any Doctor for routine visits. It is very evident that they care. Very detailed orientated.

[apwithbrittany]

I’m in school now and my goal is to finish with a DNP! My mother in law - to this day - still ask if I will then get my RN 😂 some people just don’t get it!

[josiethomson]

Believe me, what ever you do never give up, finally I've become a NP on my 3rd attempt, I can’t believe I almost gave up after not making it for the 2nd time, fortunately for me I was recommended to a tutor by my friends

[istj]

wow, I just subscribed your channel! I want to be a NP in the further future and you give me accurate information! love your channel!
Thank you!

[adoseofcandy]

This video was very professional and so well constructed! Great job! You’ve gained a new subbie ☺️

[JerichoTobias]

I loved the video; very well done! I just subscribed.

[ellishageorge]

You’re videos are truly amazing. You just gained a new subscriber 😉

[xxauroraxx]

Your videos are fantastic! Thank you so much💖💞✨💫💓

[henrystadler]

Could you do a video on how the school part of becoming a nurse practitioner that’s be awesome!!

[SharongudaRN-BsN]

Am here after a year just because I did a video about a nurse practitioner..am glad and I hope I will also get there

[bogiewogie]

hi! i loved the video, and i’m even more motivated to become an np now. my question is, is it worth it? i’ve heard many stories of those in medical careers that regretted it because it didn’t give them a good work/life balance and they couldn’t enjoy life.

[kzyrandy]

I believe people need more exposure to understand it. Soon starting my FNP program - Covid-19 on the way though.

[juanbarajas]

Mesej yang jelas, struktur yang jelas, mudah difahami, terima kasih

[Gamrt]

Do most nurse practitioner programs require you to work as an RN prior to applying? I know that many specialized NP roles do but is that always the case ? I feel like FNP is the only one that you can apply straight to without as much work experience

[lablife]

great vid.how about a day of being NP? walk us thru❤whatbto know what u actually do in duty❤

[kaliniyadood]

Can someone explain why there is a significant compensation gap between NP and CRNA.

[legendarysupersaiyanlegend]

I'm aiming for this. In canada I'm laddering it from nurse assistant, to lpn, then rn, then aim for nurse practioner thanks for your video sir

[youngdudefromcali]

I’m an aspiring nursing student, once I obtain my license I’m going to become a nurse practitioner

[usvymrs]

hey will! i have just finished my 4 year Bsc degree (i live in greece) and i just wanted to asked you what are you allowed to do as a surgical ANP from a scope of practice? like are you allowed to suturing and act like a surgeons first assistant? btw great channel! ;)