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Who are Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs)?

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners are Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Anesthetist, and other Advanced Practice Nurses.

Like Doctors, Nurse Practitioners may receive certification from any number of specialties including:

Family/Adult
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
Anesthesia
Care of Newborns
Mental Health
Women Health
Mid Wife

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Todays Health care environment is growing at an amazing rate. Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) in increasing numbers, are practicing in clinics, medial offices, emergency departments and other health care facilities serving their patients. Nurse Practitioner have advanced education in management of medical conditions. Nurse Practitioners are licensed, certified and are required to obtain continuing education to maintain their license to practice. They are fully qualified to manage most common illnesses or injuries and provide education for healthy living. A nurse practitioners improves access to health care.

What services do Nurse Practitioners provide?

Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as lab work and X-rays
Diagnose and treat common health problems
Diagnose treat and monitor chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure
Prescribe or recommend prescriptions for medications and other treatments
Provide prenatal care and family planning services
'Provide well-child care including screening and immunizations
Promote positive health behavior and self care skills by education and counseling
Collaborate with doctors and other health care professionals as needed

What Do People Say About ARNPs?

"As a Physician, I know the pressures of a growing practice. You want to be there for every patient, but often find yourself stretched too thin. It was easy to see how these increasing demands might, at some point, affect my patients. When our ARNP joined our team, her impressive level of skill, together with her wonderful manner, allowed us to offer a deeper level of care and a more complete service base for for patients."

~Dr. Salem George

"I feel confident going to a Nurse Practitioner. She looks at the whole person and how my health problems affect me and my family."

~Ruth Brady, Patient

"My whole family receives health care from a nurse practitioner. We have been going to her for five years and have confidence in her skills."

~Cindy Meyer, Patient

Source: The Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives.

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