In the United States, the abbreviation is CNM, for certified nurse-midwife. In Canada, the abbreviation is RM, for registered midwife (though this differs from the U.S. because it can apply to non-nurse midwives.)
NP is the abbreviation for nurse practitioner.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
In order of education, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Nurse Practitioner. The abbreviations are LPN, RN, (not sure if Manager has separate acronym), and NP.
"There's various types of Nurse Practitioner jobs including Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, etc. These are all great nurse practitioner jobs, though the best is personal preference."
NP most commonly means nurse practitioner. It may also mean neuropsychiatric.
WHNP-BC means Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified.An FNP-BC is a "Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified," or a nurse practitioner who is trained and board certified in Family and Community Medicine. Most practitioners choose to include the "BC" designation after the title "FNP." See this article for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certified_nurse_practitioner
Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.
I see a nurse practitioner on a regular basis. A nurse practitioner is able to write out prescriptions to patients, and complete physical exams on patients.
A nurse practitioner typically has a master's degree, and is at least 24 years old. The average nurse practitioner is significantly older.
Yes the NP can; as the NP has a RN.
The related occupation to a nurse practitioner is a physician's assistant.
An oncology nurse practitioner is one who specializes in the care of cancer patients.