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What does the medical abbreviation FNP-BC mean?
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
What does arnp bc stand for?
Advanced registered nurse practitioner, board certified (by ANCC).
What is an FNP?
An FNP is a "Family Nurse Practitioner," or a nurse practitioner who is trained and board-certified in Family and Community Medicine. See this article for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certified_nurse_practitioner
What are some great Nurse Practicioner Jobs?
"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."
What is drugs can a nurse practitioner prescribe?
In the US, a nurse practitioner can prescribe all legend drugs and many controlled drugs depending on state law. Contact your board of nursing for information specific to your location.
what training do I need to get a nurse practitioner job and how can I get information on what to do?
You need either a master's or doctoral degree from a college or university to become a nurse practitioner. You will also be required to obtain certification from the medical board in the United States.
What does BC after the name of nurse practitioner mean?
BC after an NP's name means s/he is board certified.
What education is needed to become a nurse practioner?
A nurse practitioner education program is a graduate school level program and is the equivalent of a masters degree. In total 6 years (at least) of education to be a nurse practitioner. In Canada you must have a university degree in nursing in order to get into a nurse practitioner program as well as a number of years experience as a nurse. Once a nurse practitioner program is completed you must write an entrance exam to obtain your license. A regular nursing license does not include the competencies for a nurse practitioner so another exam must be written to test the higher level competencies and skills required of a nurse practitioner. As of 2015, Ceritification and/or Board Ceritication will be required.
What type of degree do you need to be a 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.
What nurse practitioner do?
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.
What is MSN fnp-bc?
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Board Certified
How old you should be to be a nurse practitioner?
A nurse practitioner typically has a master's degree, and is at least 24 years old. The average nurse practitioner is significantly older.
