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Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with additional training and an extended scope of practice so they can provide a full range of health care services to individuals, families and communities. Nurse practitioners provide care to patients of all ages, with a focus on preventing disease, promoting good health and curing illness.

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Nurse practitioners can:

• diagnose and treat illnesses and/or injuries

• order and interpret diagnostic tests

• write/refill prescriptions

• provide health education

• make referrals to family physicians, specialists and other health professionals