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2. Locum - Wikipedia

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   Locum. A locum, or locum tenens, is a person who temporarily fulfills the duties of another; the term is especially used for physicians or clergy. [1] For example, a locum tenens physician is a physician who works in the place of the regular physician. Locum tenens is a Latin phrase meaning "place holding", akin to the French lieutenant.

3. Nurse registry - Wikipedia

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   This is the source of the legal title "Registered Nurse". Usually each nurse is issued a unique identification or license number. In the United States, the term nurse registry is also commonly used to refer to a nursing agency, a private business which provides per diem or locum tenens nursing personnel to hospitals, medical offices and ...

4. Nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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   A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. [1][2] NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, prescribe medications and formulate treatment plans. NP training covers basic disease prevention, coordination of care ...

5. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education, licensure, certification, and fellowship.

6. Family nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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   A family nurse practitioner (FNP) provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and body systems. Primary care emphasizes the holistic nature of health and it is based on knowledge of the patient in the context of the family and the community, emphasizing disease prevention ...

7. Nursing agency - Wikipedia

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   Nursing agency. A Nursing Agency (also known as Home Health Agency or Home Care Agency) is a service provider agency which provides nurses and usually health care assistants (such as Certified Nursing Assistants) to people who need the services of home healthcare professionals. Nurses are normally engaged by the agency on temporary contracts ...