What’s the Difference Between a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner?

By: Mountain-Pacific Quality Health

November 15, 2022

The nursing profession focuses on patient observation and care. Often known as the backbone of any hospital, clinic or other health care facility, nurses provide vital care and support to patients. Health systems employ many nursing professions and specialties. In honor of National Nurse Practitioner Week, let’s look at nurse practitioners (NPs) versus registered nurses (RNs).… Read the rest