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Is there a distinctive difference in work that a doctor does compared to a nurse practitioner?
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Valerie’s Answer
Hi Stephanie,
There are some major differences between a physician and nurse practitioner. Physicians go to school for 4 years after college, and then they do a residency (this is where they practice in their specific specialty under a supervisor). Each specialty has a different residency and one may be longer than another, for example a dermatology residency is typically 3 years and a neurosurgeon might have a residency for 6+ years. A nurse practioner goes to school for two years after college. They both are allowed to prescribe medications, however some states require NPs do this in collaboration with a doctor.
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There are some major differences between a physician and nurse practitioner. Physicians go to school for 4 years after college, and then they do a residency (this is where they practice in their specific specialty under a supervisor). Each specialty has a different residency and one may be longer than another, for example a dermatology residency is typically 3 years and a neurosurgeon might have a residency for 6+ years. A nurse practioner goes to school for two years after college. They both are allowed to prescribe medications, however some states require NPs do this in collaboration with a doctor.
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Debbie’s Answer
There is --- NPs are either primary care, acute care, psych, or anesthesia. Physicians can specialize in a lot more areas. State scope of practice restricts (as applicable) what a nurse can do in the workplace
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