Associate the supervision of a licensed physician and administers mid-level patient care, a nurse practitioner normally works. Nurse Practitioner or NPs are commonly authorized and qualified to do some limited procedures and examinations or tests, depending on the standard required by the state. Many states permit NPs to practice independently of physicians while some states legally claim NPs to practice under supervision. Those who are provided to work independently may prescribe medications and supply primary care. Salaries of NP may alter from state to state but may near the same level as CRNAs. Unlike CRNAs, NPs care for patients directly and often build up long-term relationships with patients.
