NURSE PRACTITIONER (NP)

Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses with advanced education (generally a Master's Degree in Nursing) who can:

• Examine/evaluate, diagnose and treat common acute and chronic conditions
• Order and interpret lab studies and x-rays
• Prescribe medications and other treatments
• Provide health maintenance and annual exams for men and women
• Collaborate with and refer to physicians and other health professionals as needed

REGISTERED NURSE

Registered nurses in the WSU Health Service triage (or sort) everyone who comes into the health service.  Many illnesses (colds, sore throats, and influenza) can be managed by the nurses without referral to the MD or NP.  If referral is needed, they will set up appointments for that.  The nurses at the health service can also provide information, education and help students maintain a healthy life at college.

All of the information on this page is for the 2003-2004 school year. 

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