NURSE PRACTITIONER (4)    STANDARD POSITION (403.46)

Name Value
STANDARD POSITION NURSE PRACTITIONER
USER CLASSIFICATION NURSE PRACTITIONER
ALLOWED TO BE PRIMARY CARE NP CAN BE PRIMARY
DESCRIPTION
Performs appropriate assessments, orders diagnostic tests
and consultations as necessary, prescribes treatment 
interventions in accordance with established protocols,
provides or arranges follow-up care, and provides health
teaching and supportive counseling. Patient care is a joint
responsibility of the Nurse practitioner and the designated
Supervisory Physician or Physicians.
PERSON CLASS