What is the difference between FNP C and MD?

While doctors and nurse practitioners have many similarities, there are some notable differences. The biggest difference between the two is the amount of time spent on training . While NPs have more training than a registered nurse, they receive less training than a doctor. They also are licensed differently.

What does NP C stand for in nursing?

Only certified nurse practitioners may use a "C" either in front of or behind their other credentials (for example, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner). Some nurse practitioners may use the credential ARNP, which means advanced registered nurse practitioner.

Is a PA higher than an APRN?

Neither profession ranks “higher” than the other . Both NPs and PAs work in the healthcare field but with different qualifications, educational backgrounds, and responsibilities. They also work in different specialties.

Is an APRN as good as an MD?

APRNs can diagnose and treat disease just like an MD or a PA for the most part . At minimum, an APRN has a registered nurse license (RN), hands-on clinical experience, and a master's degree in the nursing field. APRNs are also supervised by a licensed MD.

Is a FNP as good as a doctor?

While it can be tempting to want care from someone with the title “Doctor”, nurse practitioners are equally skilled and knowledgeable in their field . Nurse practitioners are typically not as booked as doctors, and can fit patients in sooner, providing relief without long delays or wait times.

Is an APRN the same as a nurse practitioner?

NPs are one of four types of APRNs . The other types are certified nurse midwives (CNMs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs).

Why would someone be a nurse practitioner instead of a doctor?

Many duties can overlap, but a nurse practitioner's role differs from a doctor's in flexibility and scope . A nurse practitioner, for example, can often be available to patients who need immediate care sooner than from a doctor, allowing nurse practitioners to serve as a frontline of defense in helping patients.

Can a FNP be called doctor?

For example, California and Georgia forbid nurses, pharmacists, and other professionals from using the "doctor" title .

What can an MD do that a NP cannot?

A primary difference between physicians and NPs is the fact that all doctors can prescribe medication to patients as a part of their duties . Nurse practitioners also prescribe medicine, but in some states they must be directly overseen by a doctor or physician in order to do so.

Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C (2024)

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Biography: Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C, is a certified family nurse practitioner specializing in internal medicine at AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Deer Creek.
Prior to joining Primary Care at Deer Creek, Kassy most recently worked at AdventHealth Ottawa. Her clinical experience includes caring for both adult and pediatric patients in the inpatient setting. In addition to internal medicine, she has worked in neurology, nephrology, and pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery.
Areas Served: Overland Park, KS
Languages Spoken: English
Board Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP
Ages Accepted: Adults

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Aetna Behavioral Health
Aetna Better Health-KS Medicaid
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Allwell (Wellcare) Medicare Advantage (KS & MO)
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Q:Question: What locations does Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C practice at?: A:Answer: Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C practices at Overland Park at 6240 W 135th Street, Suite 150, Overland Park, KS, 66223. Learn more about Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C at AdventHealth.
Q:Question: What is Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C's specialty?: A:Answer: Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C specializes in Internal Medicine. Learn more about Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C at AdventHealth.
Q:Question: What insurance does Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C accept?: A:Answer: Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C accepts AARP, Aetna ACA, Aetna AdventHealth Employee Plan, Aetna Behavioral Health, Aetna Better Health-KS Medicaid, Aetna HMO-POS, Aetna Medicare Group/Retiree HMO/PPO, Aetna PPO, Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Coventry Medicare Individual HMO, Aetna-Coventry Medicare Individual PPO, Allwell (Wellcare) Medicare Advantage (KS & MO), Ambetter Exchange (KS & MO), BCBS ACA Exchange-Kansas City, BCBS-Kansas City, Beech Street, BIND On Demand with UHC Choice Plus, Blue Medicare Advantage-Kansas City, Century Health Solutions, Cigna BayCare, Cigna Behavioral, Cigna-Healthspring, Corvel, Coventry-Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO, Farm Bureau with United HealthCare Choice Plus, First Health Network, Focus, Galaxy Health Network, GEHA, Hallmark employees with United HealthCare, HealthNet Federal Services (Tricare), Home State Health Allwell Medicare Advantage, Home State Health Ambetter Exchange, Humana, Humana Behavioral, Humana Gold Medicare Advantage, MEDICA with United Healthcare, Medicaid KANCARE, Medicaid-KS, Medicare Advantage PFFS, Medicare Part A and/or B, Medicare Railroad - Palmetto, Multiplan, New Directions Behavioral Health, Occupational Health Management, Optum Health, Oscar Health, PHCS, PlanVista, Point Comfort, ProviDRs, Spira Care with Blue Select Plus, Sunflower (Kansas Medicaid), Sunflower AllWell Medicare Advantage, Sunflower AmBetter Exchange, Today's Option Pyramid Life, Tricare-HealthNet Federal Services, United, United Behavioral, United DSNP, United Healthcare Community Plan (Kansas Medicaid), United Healthcare Medicare Advantage and VACCN. This list is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment. Learn more about Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C at AdventHealth.
Q:Question: What conditions does Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C treat?: A:Answer: Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C treats the following conditions: Arthritis, Asthma, Balance Disorders, Bronchitis, Chronic Cough, High Blood Pressure, High Calcium, High Cholesterol, High Uric Acid (Hyperuricemia), Minor Burns, Minor Injuries, Pinkeye and Ringworm. Learn more about Kassandra Johns, APRN, FNP-C at AdventHealth.
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