Nurse Practitioner

The maintenance of optimal health for every patient through the provision of healthcare services is the goal of every healthcare provider. The physician and nurse practitioner, in collaborative practice, combine the unique skills of each provider in a team approach. Patients are encouraged to take an active role in their own healthcare, thus completing the team. The quality of health care delivered to the patients through this team approach surpasses that which is provided in a traditional practice setting.

The duties delegated to the Nurse Practitioner by the collaborating Physician can be extensive, and may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Eliciting a detailed and accurate history, performing a comprehensive physical examination, identifying problems and recording pertinent data in a professional format.
2. Consultation with appropriate healthcare providers, including the supervising physician.