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What is a nurse practitioner?

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse who has completed specific advanced nursing education (generally a master's degree or doctoral degree) in the diagnosis and management of  medical conditions.

In Washington, Nurse Practitioners hold an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license  as well as a Registered Nurse license.

These licenses allow NPs to practice independently and provide a full spectrum of healthcare services including diagnosis, lab tests, prescriptions, and referrals to other healthcare providers. 

Nurse Practitioners can also perform many procedures such as wound closure, stitching, casting, mole removal, toenail removals and other minor surgeries.

You can find more information about nurse practitioners on the local and state level by checking out the ARNPs United of Washington State.  As well, on the national level, a good source of information can be found on American Academy of Nurse Practitioner's website.