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What Is A Nurse Practitioner?

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A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has advanced education and clinical training in a health care specialty. Most Nurse Practitioners have national certification in their area of expertise. Nurse Practitioners serve as primary health care providers for children and adults during health and illness. Their goal is to help people of all ages stay as healthy as possible. They do this by teaching people and treating their acute illnesses (such as infections) and chronic diseases (such as diabetes).