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Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Nurse Practitioner | Critical Care Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

DefinitionTaxonomy code 363LC0200X corresponds to Nurse Practitioners specializing in Critical Care Medicine within the category of Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers. 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: Critical Care Medicine: Nurse Practitioners specializing in Critical Care Medicine focus on providing advanced nursing care to patients in critical or unstable conditions, typically in intensive care units (ICUs), critical care units (CCUs), or emergency departments. They are trained to manage complex, life-threatening illnesses and injuries, provide advanced monitoring and interventions, and coordinate care for critically ill patients. These specialists work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and promote recovery in high-acuity healthcare settings. Nurse Practitioners with taxonomy code 363LC0200X, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, have advanced training and expertise in managing acute and critical conditions. They play a crucial role in assessing and treating critically ill patients, providing timely interventions, and coordinating care across the continuum of critical 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 critical care environments.
GroupingPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
ClassificationNurse Practitioner
SpecializationCritical Care Medicine

Related specializations

TitleSpecialization
363L00000X
363LA2100XAcute Care
363LA2200XAdult Health
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