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Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Nurse Practitioner | Acute Care in Alton, Illinois

DefinitionTaxonomy code 363LA2100X corresponds to Nurse Practitioners specializing in Acute Care within the category of Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers. Here's a detailed explanation: Nurse Practitioner (NP): Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who have completed advanced education and clinical training in a specific area of healthcare. They have the authority to diagnose, treat, prescribe medications, and manage the overall care of patients within their scope of practice. Nurse Practitioners work independently or collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan. Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers: This category includes healthcare professionals with advanced training and qualifications who provide specialized medical care. It encompasses Physician Assistants (PAs) as well as various categories of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), such as Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs). These providers deliver comprehensive care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, to patients across different specialties and settings. Specialization: Acute Care: Nurse Practitioners specializing in Acute Care focus on providing advanced nursing care to patients with acute or episodic health conditions that require immediate attention. They work in various settings, including hospitals, urgent care centers, emergency departments, and specialty clinics, where they assess, diagnose, manage, and coordinate care for patients with acute medical issues. Nurse Practitioners in acute care settings often care for patients with conditions such as injuries, infections, exacerbations of chronic illnesses, and post-operative complications. Nurse Practitioners with taxonomy code 363LA2100X, specializing in Acute Care, have advanced training and expertise in managing acute and episodic health conditions. They play a crucial role in assessing and treating patients with urgent medical needs, providing timely interventions, and coordinating care across the continuum of acute care services. These practitioners collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes, enhance safety, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in acute care settings.
GroupingPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
ClassificationNurse Practitioner
SpecializationAcute Care

Health providers classified as Acute Care in Alton, Illinois

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TitleSpecialization
363L00000X
363LA2200XAdult Health
363LC0200XCritical Care Medicine
363LC1500XCommunity Health
363LF0000XFamily
363LG0600XGerontology
363LN0000XNeonatal
363LN0005XNeonatal, Critical Care
363LP0200XPediatrics
363LP0222XPediatrics, Critical Care
363LP0808XPsychiatric/Mental Health
363LP1700XPerinatal
363LP2300XPrimary Care
363LS0200XSchool
363LW0102XWomen's Health
363LX0001XObstetrics & Gynecology
363LX0106XOccupational Health