Nurse practitioner (NP)

Nurse practitioners are registered nurses (RNs) with advanced training in a special area, such as family medicine, geriatric medicine, pediatrics or women's health. They also focus on how health issues emotionally affect patients and their families. You may choose this provider for preventative care, routine exams, illness or injury.

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Locations

Allina Medical Clinic

Aspen Medical Group

First published: 07/29/1999
Last updated: 05/01/2007

Reviewed by: Mark Rotty, MD, medical director, Allina Physician Referral and Class Registration