How do nurses work with other practitioners?

Nurses and doctors work together as we call it -- collaborative care. Each have different responsibilities, scope and limitations but cannot do without the other. read more

It depends on the other practioner, everyone's scope of practice, everyone's level of expertise, the specific field, and a lot on what the practioner wants. read more

Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners, also referred to as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare. The scope of practice varies from state to state. read more

In fact, nurse practitioners have what’s referred to as “full practice authority” in 20 states, meaning that they do not have to work under the supervision of a doctor. In the remaining states, however, while NPs still have more authority than RNs, they must have a medical doctor sign on certain patient care decisions. read more