DefinitionA nurse practitioner (NP) is a nurse with a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing.InformationThe NP is allowed to provide a broad range of health care services, which may include:Taking the patient's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering laboratory tests and proceduresDiagnosing, treating, and managing diseasesProviding prescriptions and coordinating referralsPromoting healthy activities together with the patientPerforming certain procedures, such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar punctureNurse practitioners work in a variety of settings, including:CardiologyEmergencyFamily practiceGeriatricsNeonatologyNephrologyOncologyPediatricsPrimary careSchool healthWomen's healthSome nurse practitioners work in clinics without doctor supervision. Others work together with