How do you address a Nurse Practitioner in a letter? Dear ________Smith?

you have to have a masters degree, usually specialize in one area, like ob-gyn, pediatric, geriatric,etc.

here in georgia they can practice independantly although they do report to a doctor. They dont have to have an md at the facility though.

It depends on the location. In the midwest, they make around $70,000 per year starting off.

Dietitians and nutritionists often do not have the medical license required to prescribe medications. Such medications MUST be prescribed by NPs or physicians. The only way to know if your doctor w...

As Diane said, both are considered to be mid-level providers, or physician extenders. Whether a nurse practitioner can practice independently is a function of the state nurse practice act. NPs hav...

Minute clinics are being scrutinized by the feds and states and will be subject to increased regulation soon, so keep that in mind. I say the answer depends upon your need for health insurance. ...

Yes. They are given a DEA number just like physicians and therefore can perscribe medications. NPs can diagnose, treat, evaluate and managing a patient's illness and provide much the same ...

It depends on the specialty. If you are a primary care mid level practitioner, you will make from 50 to 80 thousand. If you work in an ER you will probably make 80 to 100 thousand a year.