The Role of Advanced Nurse Practitioners
An advanced nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has gone through higher education program and training in a particular area medical field such as pediatrics or psychiatry. The nurse practitioner should have a Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) and certification by the board to practice in their specialty. The biggest difference between the advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) and ordinary Registered Nurses (RN) is that they have a higher level of autonomy. A BSN degree qualifies a nurse to provide care in critical care settings or work in leadership positions serving in administration or management.