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FNP

FNP is an acronym used in several fields, but it is most commonly associated with Family Nurse Practitioner, a role within the health care system. In this context, an FNP is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides primary care and health promotion services to individuals and families across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics.

As primary care providers, Family Nurse Practitioners evaluate patients, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret

Education and certification for an FNP typically require completion of an accredited graduate program— commonly a

Other uses of the FNP acronym exist in different domains, including organizations, programs, or technical terms

diagnostic
tests,
prescribe
medications
and
therapies,
and
develop
comprehensive
care
plans.
They
often
focus
on
preventive
care,
management
of
chronic
diseases,
health
education,
and
coordination
of
services
with
other
health
professionals.
FNPs
may
work
in
clinics,
private
practices,
hospitals,
community
health
centers,
and
specialty
settings,
depending
on
local
regulations
and
practice
arrangements.
Master
of
Science
in
Nursing
(MSN)
or
Doctor
of
Nursing
Practice
(DNP)—followed
by
national
certification.
Certification
is
offered
by
bodies
such
as
the
American
Nurses
Credentialing
Center
(ANCC)
and
the
American
Association
of
Nurse
Practitioners
(AANP).
Licensure
and
the
scope
of
practice,
including
prescriptive
authority,
are
determined
by
state
or
national
regulations,
and
may
require
collaborative
agreements
with
physicians
or,
in
some
regions,
permit
full
autonomous
practice.
specific
to
a
region
or
field.
Context
is
essential
to
determine
the
intended
meaning,
and
a
disambiguation
reference
is
typically
consulted
when
encountered
outside
healthcare
discussions.