The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides primary and preventive healthcare services to patients 2 years of age and older, emphasizing overall wellness, disease prevention, and chronic condition management.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program required.
- Current state licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) required.
- National certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., AANP, ANCC) required.
- Current DEA registration for prescribing medications required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
- Minimum of 2–5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in an outpatient or primary care setting.