Home/Glossary/Nurse Practitioner (NP)Glossary · ClinicalNurse Practitioner (NP)An advanced practice nurse who can diagnose, treat, and prescribe within their scope of practice.Related TermsFrailtyDeliriumCertified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)Registered Nurse (RN)Physician Assistant (PA)GeriatricianPalliative Care← Back to glossary index