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Family Nurse Practitioners
- Graduate from federally accredited graduate level Nursing Schools;
- Attend various clinical rotations in their specialty area;
- Are state licensed after passing state board and national exams;
- Use standardized, science-based methods of medical diagnosis and treatment;
- Consult with and refer to specialty providers;
- Use prescription medicines as well, diet and nutrition, counseling, and exercise therapy;
- Engage you as an advocate for and partner with you health care;
- Include preventive measures to ensure future health and wellness
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) with
advanced training in diagnosing and treating illness. Nurse
Practitioners are licensed master's prepared healthcare
providers in the State of Washington who graduate from
federally accredited graduate nursing school programs. NP’s
are state licensed after passing rigorous state board exams
and must maintain yearly state and national requirements for
continuing medical education in order to renew their license.
NP’s are trained to focus on helping you achieve total health
and prevent disease. While nurse practitioners provide the
same quality of care as medical doctors, the philosophy of
nurse practitioners is different. NP's focus on preventing
disease, improving wellness, and educating you about your
health risks while helping you to make realistic changes that
will improve your health. As an advocate and partner in your
healthcare NP’s spend more time with you and use that time to
listen to your concerns.
Nurse Practitioners focus on helping you stay well. Their
holistic focus, which looks at the entire person, is well
suited to helping an interested individual become healthier.
Nurse Practitioners offer screening tests for specific
diseases, prescribe medications, treat illness, and
administer physical exams. In addition, if you have a health
concern that requires further evaluation, or if you are
interested in receiving another opinion, NP’s can refer you
to other specialists for consults, evaluation and treatment.
In addition, NP's can also prescribe physical therapy,
massage, acupuncture, naturopathic and chiropractic
care.
In the State of Washington NP’s are covered by most insurance
plans and are licensed to practice independently in whatever
specialty area they are trained. In addition Nurse
Practitioners have independent prescription writing
capability.
Why Choose a Nurse Practitioner?
- NP’s give you the information you need to make decisions about your health.
- NPs take the time to listen to your concerns, health and otherwise.
- NPs concentrate on preventing illness rather than just treating its symptoms.
- NPs provide individualized, holistic (all encompassing) care.
What Services to NP's Provide?
- Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations
- Diagnose and treat illnesses
- Identify and treat chronic health issues such as diabetes, low thyroid and high cholesterol
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as x-rays, blood work, and EKG's
- Prescribe medications
- Prescribe physical therapy, massage therapy, and other rehabilitation therapy
- Provide education to allow patients to make decisions about their own health
- Refer to other health care providers
For more information regarding our philosophies, training, credentialing and licensing,
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