What is a Nurse Practitioner?

A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse (RN) who has advanced education and clinical training in a health care specialty area. Nurse Practitioners work with people of all ages and their families, providing information people need to make informed decisions about their health care and lifestyle choices.

Research studies since 1965 have documented that Nurse Practitioners provide:

• High quality care

• Cost-effective care

• A unique approach to health care

• Care that results in a high level of patient satisfaction

Nurse Practitioners of Central Pennsylvania is a local organization affiliated with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners. The Academy was founded in 1985 and is the largest and only full service professional organization for nurse practitioners of all specialties. The Coalition is the organization representing nurse practitioners across Pennsylvania. It is made up of members of 16 regional organizations and members-at-large.