Perinatal 364SP1700X



Perinatal: This refers to the period immediately before and after birth. It is often defined in diverse ways. Normally this period in time starts between the twentieth and twenty eighth week of gestation and ends one to four weeks after the delivery.

Taxonomy Code: 364SP1700X

Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Clinical Nurse Specialist | Perinatal


Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nursing Providers: A Physician Assistant refers to a healthcare professional that is trained and fully licensed to practice the art of medicine with minimal supervision of a fully licensed physician. Advanced Practice Nursing is inclusive of either a clinical nurse specialist or a nurse practitioner. Clinical nurses offer expert nursing care and help with the development of clinical structures, whereas a nurse practitioner gives direct care, focusing in on the treatment and care of patients.

Clinical Nurse Specialist: Is an advanced practice nurse, with a masters or doctorate. They work with other nurses to improve their nursing practices and offer clinical expertise to help implement system-wide changes for improvement. Examples of different specialties are pediatrics, critical care, diabetes, psychiatric and wounds.

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