Whats the difference between Aprn and NP?

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To explain simply, an NP is a type of APRN. An APRN is a nurse who has obtained at least a master's degree in nursing. Nurse practitioners are APRNs who are independent, organized, and want to work closely with patients, often seeing the same families over the span of many years.

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

is becoming a nurse practitioner worth it? Nurse practitioners are extremely valuable to the medical community and patients. NPs are not physicians, but they know their stuff. We can get our kids quality care, and the physicians can deal with the checkups and more complex visits. But with more training comes more student debt.

Keeping this in view, is an APRN considered a doctor?

An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has a masters, post-masters certificate, or practice-focused doctor of nursing practice degree in one of four specific roles.

What is an APRN salary?

A mid-career Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ,818 based on 151 salaries. An experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ,498 based on 157 salaries.