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Why Nurses Should Be Able to Practice Without Doctors

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Should nurse practitioners be able to care for patients without a doctor’s supervision? The answer is yes.

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I have worked with nurse practitioners (NPs) ever since I graduated from medical school: during residency, when I did an additional fellowship, and at both my previous and current practices.

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