Program Overview

Program Overview

The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) certificate is an advanced-practice registered nurse role that authorizes individuals to examine, diagnose, and treat patients, including prescribing medication, outside of a hospital setting.

Role and Responsibilities

As an advanced-practice registered nurse, the primary care nurse practitioner is responsible for:

• Examining patients
• Diagnosing patients
• Treating patients
• Prescribing medication Individual state law determines if nurse practitioners can work independently of a physician.

Program Details

The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) certificate is offered in two specializations:

• Adult care
• Pediatric care