types of nurse practitioner
Family nurse practitioners often work in private practice to offer primary care to families. They are able to treat and diagnose a wide variety of illnesses and educate their patients on subjects such as childbirth, newborn care, cholesterol and stress management, and aging.
Also referred to as psychiatric nurse practitioners, nurses specializing in mental health work with patients suffering psychiatric disorders. Nurses in the mental health field often partner with families and other practitioners to provide the best care, education, and support possible.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. In addition to caring for newborn infants, neonatal nurse practitioners care for young children for the first few years of their lives. These nurse practitioners are well equipped to care for high-risk and pre-term newborns and often work independently.