Primary Care

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse practitioners provide much of the same care provided by physicians and usually maintain close working relationships with physicians. An NP can serve as a patient’s regular health care provider and see patients of all ages. The core philosophy of the field is individualized care. Nurse practitioners focus on patients' conditions as well as the effects of illness on the lives of the patients and their families. NPs make prevention, wellness, and patient education priorities. This can mean fewer prescriptions and less expensive treatments. Informing patients about their health care and encouraging them to participate in decisions are central to the care provided by NPs. (Source: Wikipedia)

• Learn more about Nurse Practitioners from the American College of Nurse Practitioners
• Meet the Nurse Practitioners at Student Health Services - coming soon