What is the difference between a certified and a registered nurse practitioner?

Answer 1

Advanced practice nurses include nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, and clinical nurse anesthetists. All have to be at least Master's-degree prepared, hold a valid RN license, and have clinical training in their specialty areas.Nurse practitioners generally provide primary care, and clinical nurse specialists act more as consultants in their roles as expert clinicians, clinical leaders, educators, collaborators, and researchers -- all wrapped up in to one job. As a clinical nurse specialist, one minute you could evaluate why an older patient is refusing to eat, and the next you could be overhauling or building a new unit incorporating all of the latest research in best practices.A

Answer 2

A Nurse Practitioner has an advanced degree (minimum a Master's degree) in nursing allowing them to perform more advanced assessments and educating them on dispensing medications. They work with physicians and in some areas open their own practice to see patients. Each state has different laws regarding their practice and what they're allowed to do.

A Registered nurse performs assessments on patients and passes medications but does not write the actual prescriptions. There for every nurse practitioner is a registered nurse but has more responsibilities and capabilities with their license.

Answer 3

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced training that allows for a greater scope of practice than a registered nurse. Nurse practitioners are Master's prepared and can diagnose illnesses and prescribe treatments. A practical nurse (also known as vocational nurse) has one year of technical training to allow the practical nurse to do many of the duties performed by a registered nurse. In contrast with a registered nurse, a practical nurse cannot perform assessments of patients.

Answer 4

A nurse practitioner has additional schooling, typically a Master's degree or higher. This enables the NP to work more independently and see her own client's while working under the supervision of a physician. They can prescribe medications, do additional testing and do yearly physical exams on patients.

A registered nurse, works as part of a health care team, so they can't prescribe medication to patients and typically report to the client's practitioner for any changes in their status.

Answer 5

A nurse practitioner has more training than a nurse and knows so much more. But a nurse practitioner does not have as much training as a doctor. Whenever possible, it would be best to see a real doctor.

Answer 6

"Certified nurse practitioner" is the title required in some states, and "registered nurse practitioner" is the title used in other states. The education and licensing are the same.