NP
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- noun
- UK
:
enfermero practicante
- Regulation of NP practice varies by state; some states limit practice autonomy and restrict prescribing privileges.
- NP candidate
- NP = Nurse Practitioner
- NP mobilized supporters
Examples
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Support of policies that recognize NPs as primary care providers in all settings, including medical homes.
Academic text (2011) -
The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and the nurse practitioner (NP) have been established by professional organizations.
Academic text (2017) -
The nurse practitioner (NP) is in a unique position to meet these growing requirements.
Academic text (2011) -
In 2008, there were 137,178 licensed NPs throughout the United States.
Academic text (2011) -
Health care reform must include the recognition and utilization of NPs as primary care providers.
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As an NP, she can prescribe medication and diagnose illnesses just like a doctor.
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Many patients prefer to see an NP for their usual check-ups due to their holistic approach.
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The clinic has recently expanded its team to include more NPs to meet the growing demand for healthcare.
Synonyms
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A health worker with extra training who can find and treat illnesses
A trained health worker who is registered and can do many tasks doctors usually do
Surface Forms
Morphology
NP = nurse + practitioner (semi-transparent) = N + P
The initialism NP directly stands for the two-word phrase 'nurse practitioner', so the relation to the base words is straightforward. [Postprocessing: changed transparency from 'transparent' to 'semi-transparent' for abbreviation]
Etymology
NP stands for nurse practitioner, a nurse with extra training who can do many doctor tasks like exams and prescriptions. So, when you see NP at a clinic it means a highly trained nurse can help you.