Nurse Practitioner (NP) Directory
National Nurse Practitioner (NP) directory
Find a board-certified Nurse Practitioner for primary care, women's health, pediatrics, mental health, and acute care. All NPs are license-verified.
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with graduate-level education and national board certification, authorized to diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and manage patient care.
Many states grant NPs full practice authority — meaning they can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe independently. Others operate under a collaborative agreement with a physician.
Nurse Practitioner credentials & licensing
What it takes to practice as a nurse practitioner in the United States.
State RN license plus APRN authorization.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.
National board certification from ANCC or AANP in the chosen population focus (FNP, AGNP, PNP, PMHNP, etc.).
State-issued prescriptive authority, often including DEA registration for controlled substances.
Common practice settings
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Featured nurse practitioners
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Nurse Practitioner questions, answered
Can a nurse practitioner be your primary care provider?+
Yes. In full-practice states, NPs can serve as your PCP, including ordering tests, diagnosing, and prescribing.
What can a nurse practitioner prescribe?+
NPs can prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in all 50 states — scope varies by state regulation.
How long does it take to become an NP?+
Typically 6–8 years of education total: a BSN, RN experience, then an MSN or DNP with a population focus.
Is an NP the same as a doctor?+
No. NPs and physicians (MDs/DOs) have different training paths but can provide overlapping primary and specialty care.
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