Nurse Practitioner

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Perform physical examinations, diagnose illnesses and conditions and prescribe a plan of corrective care,
exclusively within their specialty area of practice in collaboration with a licensed physician. Order, interpret
and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
Record physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Discuss case
with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. Submit health
care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician. Prescribe or
recommend drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related
therapeutic procedures. May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources
for treatment. May be designated according to field of specialization. Must have a New York State License
to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and certification by the New York State Education
Department in a specialty area to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.