How do they match: Nurse Practitioners

  • Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
  • Physician's Assistant

  • Perform primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking cultures, and debriding wounds.
  • Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.
  • Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions, such as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, and dermatological conditions.

  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.