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nurse practitioner (np)

nurse practitioners (nps) are registered nurses (rns) who have advanced education and clinical training. they can perform physical exams, diagnose and treat health problems, order lab work and x-rays, prescribe medicines, and provide health information.

nurse practitioners are licensed by the province in which they practice and certified by the provincial nursing association.

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