In today’s complex healthcare system, it takes a variety of healthcare professionals from different disciplines to meet the healthcare needs of patients. All Nurse Practitioners complete a master’s or doctoral degree program and have advanced clinical training beyond their bachelor’s degree and RN licensure. More than 80% of NPs are educated and trained to provide primary care, thereby expanding patient access to well-trained, high-quality providers, and freeing physicians to address more complex specialty issues. As primary care providers, NPs evaluate patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and diagnose, plan, and implement treatments, including writing prescriptions and collaborating with all types of healthcare specialists.