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= Family nurse practitioner = From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jump to navigationJump to search A family nurse practitioner (FNP) provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and body systems. Primary care emphasizes the holistic nature of health and it is based on knowledge of the patient in the context of the family and the community, emphasizing disease prevention and health promotion. (NO SOURCES)

This history of this role began in the 1960s when health care planners and legislators determined that primary health care was not meeting the immediate demands of the United States' citizens. Medical schools were given money to start family practice programs to meet this need, and the practice movement began to grow.

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For doctoral studies of nursing, two options are present: research-focused or practice-focused nursing. The family nurse practitioner falls under the practice-focused section of doctoral nursing.

Source: https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/Publications/DNPEssentials.pdf

Contents

 * 1Education and board certification
 * 2Scope of practice
 * 3See also
 * 4References

Education and board certification[edit]
Following educational preparation at the master's or doctoral level, FNPs must become board certified by an approved certification body. Board certification must be maintained by obtaining continuing nursing education credits. In the US, board certification is provided either through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (awards the FNP-BC credential) or through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners certification program (awards the NP-C credential). (NO SOURCE)

Scope of practice[edit]
FNPs deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive healthcare services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. FNPs also manage chronic illness, often coordinating care provided by specialty physicians. (NO SOURCE)

See also[edit]

 * Advanced practice registered nurse
 * Family medicine

References[edit]

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