Nurse Practitioner

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse (RN) who has advanced educational and clinical training in a health care specialty.

Nurse Practitioners practice under the rules and regulations of the Nurse Practice Act of the state in which they work. They are also nationally board certified in their specialty.

Nurse Practitioners:

• Provide health maintenance care.
• Diagnose and treat common health problems such as infections and injuries
• Collaborate with physicians & other health professionals.
• Emphasize wellness and healthy lifestyle choices.

Holistic Approach

Central to the concept of holistic health is the premise that an individual can choose wellness by developing healthy life patterns and attitudes and by being aware of how the mind can affect the body both adversely and positively.

Holistic health does not stand in opposition to traditional health care. but serves as a bridge between traditional and alternative options.

The intent of holistic health is to empower a woman to actively engage in her own healing process, realizing higher expressions of health in mind, body, and spirit.

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This information is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for a health care provider consultation. For additional information or evaluation -- please consult your health care provider.