Can a nurse practioner have a private practice or are they required to always work with a physician?

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Can a nurse practioner have a private practice or are they required to always work with a physician?

2007-03-05 01:51:58 · 2 answers · asked by kosmoistheman 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care

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They have to work directly under the supervision of an MD. They cannot have a private practice. Many do seem to work on their own but trust me there is a doc repsonible for everything they do.

2007-03-05 01:56:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

I agree with the above post. A Nurse Practictioner always has to work under a Doctor. Legally, they can't prescribe medicine, either. The Doctor signs the prescriptions beforehand then the N.P. can fill it the medicine.

2007-03-05 09:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by Gayle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋