nurse practitioner
noun
: a registered nurse who is qualified through advanced training to assume some of the duties and responsibilities formerly assumed only by a physician
—abbreviation NP
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Expert Insight Navi Hughes, a child psychiatry nurse practitioner, therapist, and coach for women, weighed in on the situation with Newsweek.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Johnny Weixler is a proud military spouse, father, and mental health nurse practitioner, who lives in Colorado Springs.
—Johnny Weixler, The Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2025
Instead, mental health providers from all backgrounds—including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical psychologists, therapists and counselors—should work together to understand and navigate the unique opportunities and challenges AI poses for the field.
—Pritma Dhillon-Chattha, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
According to nurse practitioner Shawnda Dorantes of Beauty Lounge Med Spa in Southern California, laser skin care was initially designed for lighter skin colors.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Johnny Weixler is a proud military spouse, father, and mental health nurse practitioner, who lives in Colorado Springs.
—Johnny Weixler, The Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2025
Instead, mental health providers from all backgrounds—including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical psychologists, therapists and counselors—should work together to understand and navigate the unique opportunities and challenges AI poses for the field.
—Pritma Dhillon-Chattha, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
According to nurse practitioner Shawnda Dorantes of Beauty Lounge Med Spa in Southern California, laser skin care was initially designed for lighter skin colors.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Nurse practitioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nurse%20practitioner. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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