Four Types of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

There are four types of advanced practice registered nurses:

Find out how many are in the United States, and what they do, by type.

Advanced practice registered nurses:

Are registered nurses (RNs) with a master’s, post-master’s, or doctoral degree.
Pass national certification exams.
Teach patients to understand their health problems and what they can do to get better.
Coordinate care and advocate for patients.
Refer patients to physicians and other health care providers.

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