Primary Care Providers:

• Comprehensive Care: FNPs provide continuous and holistic care, focusing on the whole person rather than just specific conditions.

• Diagnosis and Treatment: They assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions.

• Prescribing Medications: FNPs can prescribe medications for various medical conditions and is responsible for medication management for acute and chronic conditions.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention:

• Preventive Care: FNPs emphasize preventive care, conducting routine check-ups, screenings, and vaccinations.

• Education and Counseling: They educate patients on healthy lifestyle choices, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), Thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) and many more.

Coordination of Care:

• Referrals: FNPs refer patients to specialists and coordinate care among different healthcare providers.

• Care Management: They help manage and follow up on complex medical conditions, ensuring patients receive comprehensive and continuous care.

Patient Advocacy:

• Holistic Approach: FNPs advocate for patient-centered care, considering patients' physical, emotional, and social needs.

• Support and Resources: They provide support and resources to help patients navigate the healthcare system and access necessary services.

Family-Centered Care:

• All Ages and Stages: FNPs are uniquely positioned to care for patients at all stages of life, providing continuity of care from childhood through adulthood and into old age.

• Family Dynamics: They understand and incorporate family dynamics and history into care plans, promoting health and well-being for the entire family.