Advanced practise nurse

Advanced practise nurse

A registered nurse who has additional education and training in how to diagnose and treat disease. Advanced practise nurses are licenced at the state level and certified by national nursing organizations. In cancer care, an advanced practise nurse may manage the primary care of patients and their families, based on a practise agreement with a doctor. Also called APN, NP, and nurse practitioner.

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Category: Cancer treatment
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