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I thought nurse practitioners had to work “under” a doctor, but now I see lots of NPs that appear to be in practice by themselves, without a doctor. Whats up with that?

April 26, 2017appear doctor lots NPS nurse Practice practitioners

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I thought nurse practitioners had to work “under” a doctor, but now I see lots of NPs that appear to be in practice by themselves, without a doctor. Whats up with that?

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A nurse practitioner who has worked under the supervision of a doctor for 24 months can then practice independently upon submission of evidence to the Board of Nursing of the period of supervision.