What is the scope of practice of the Family Nurse Practitioner?
A. Family Nurse Practitioners treat patients across the life span in a holistic manner utilizing specialized skills to: Take health histories and perform physical examinations. Assess, treat and evaluate common acute and chronic illnesses. Prescribe and manage medications for acute a stable chronic conditions. Promote positive health behaviors through education and counseling. Provide prenatal care, family planning services, and the management of normal pregnancies. Provide health screening and disease prevention services such as blood pressure screening, nutrition counseling, immunizations and cancer screening. Identify health needs that require referral for more specialized care.
