Qualifications of a nurse practitioner in Wisconsin:
- Registered nurse (R.N.) with an advanced degree
- Graduated from an accredited educational program
- Demonstrated core competencies of the profession
- Passed the national certification exam
- Two licenses in Wisconsin
- Registered nurse (R.N.)
- Advanced practice nurse prescriber (A.P.N.P.), with full authority to write prescriptions
- Eligible for third-party reimbursement through many private insurance plans, Medicaid and Medicare
Who are the nurse practitioners at MNHC?
All MNHC nurse practitioners are registered nurses with graduate degrees in nursing. Nurse practitioners are licensed by the state to function independently. We work collaboratively with other health care professionals to provide the best possible care.
Our nurse practitioners provide a wide range of primary health care services to children, adults and families at the center, with a focus on the person rather than the disease, and are qualified to handle a wide range of health problems, including many that traditionally have been performed by physicians.
Why see an MNHC nurse practitioner?
- Nurse practitioners are qualified to provide 90 percent of primary care needed by children and 80 percent of primary care needed by adults.
- Nurse practitioners make appropriate referrals when necessary.
- The quality of care provided by nurse practitioners is the same high level as that of doctors based on physical exams, prescriptions, patient education, and improvement in patients’ physical, emotional and social health.
- Many people express a preference for nurse practitioners because of their enhanced communication, counseling and interviewing skills, and more complete exams.
Services provided by Nurse Practitioners at MNHC:
Please visit our our services page.
For more information on Advanced Practice Nurses or the field of nursing, visit one of the sites below.
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