AddressSummary:
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who specialise in providing primary care to patients of all ages. They work in various healthcare settings and perform duties such as conducting health assessments, developing care plans, prescribing medications, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments
- Develop and implement care plans
- Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests
- Monitor and manage chronic health conditions
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Document patient care in electronic medical records
- Provide compassionate and culturally sensitive care
- Maintain professional development
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in nursing
- National certification
- State licensure
- Excellent clinical skills, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients and healthcare teams
- Adherence to ethical and legal standards
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding healthcare.
