What is a nurse practitioner? How does the nurse work with the physician?
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have completed advanced training in well care and routine childhood illnesses. Although nurse practitioners are able to handle most of your child’s needs, they consult with a physician whenever they encounter a problem that goes beyond their training. Many of our patients, and their parents, form a strong bond with a particular nurse practitioner, whom they tend to see frequently throughout the child’s growing years.
Related Questions
- Is a non-Oregon POLST form that is signed by a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant who is not licensed in Oregon considered valid?
- Can a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant sign the Child Health Examination form ?
- Can the Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant perform procedures and write prescriptions?
