What is another word for Nurse Practitioners?
Pronunciation: [nˈɜːs pɹaktˈɪʃənəz] (IPA) 
Nurse Practitioners, or NPs for short, are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who provide primary or specialty healthcare services to patients. The NP profession is growing rapidly due to the increasing demand for accessible and affordable healthcare. There are several synonyms used to refer to Nurse Practitioners, such as Nurse Clinicians, Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and Nurse Practitioner Clinicians (NPCs). Other synonyms may include Primary Care Providers (PCPs), Clinician Practitioners, Nursing Practitioners, and Nurse Consultants. Regardless of the term utilized, these healthcare professionals offer high-quality, patient-centered care that promotes health and wellness across the lifespan.
