More and more patients are embracing prevention and early intervention to stay healthy and avoid health related complications. NPs encourage health promotion and a comprehensive, wellness-first approach. November 10-16, 2024 is National Nurse Practitioners (NP) Week!
NP Week 2024: Celebrating Nurse Practitioners!
Nov 13, 2024 8:30:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in Primary Care, family medicine, Pediatrics, nurse practitioners
Overview of Nurse Practitioners in North Carolina: Regulations, Scope of Practice, and Common Questions
Sep 18, 2024 7:15:00 AM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, Pediatrics, physicians, practice management, nurse practitioners
The role of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in North Carolina is integral to the health care system. As advanced practice registered nurses, NPs are trained to provide high-quality care, often serving as primary care providers. This overview will delve into the regulations governing NP practice in North Carolina, address common questions regarding their scope of practice, prescriptive authority, collaboration requirements, and documentation. The speaker will also dispel a few myths related to NPs!