In today's world, a big debate among families and who spends time trying to research is what are the best possible options for their children's health care and their spouse. A question often asked is whether seeing a nurse practitioner is just as effective and safe as seeing a doctor. Many parents worry about whether their child will receive the attention they need when seeing a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners have the training and time to give children and their families the support and care they need (Should My Child See an NP 2). A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who is highly educated and has completed clinical training in their health care specialty area (Pediatrician vs. NP 1). To be able to practice, they must have completed four to six years of training and pass all their licensing exams (Quality of Care 1). For students to become registered nurses, they must complete additional master's-level training in addition to their baccalaureate preparation courses (Duties and Responsibilities 1). For someone to prepare to become a nurse practitioner, a high school student must complete challenging courses in English, math, and science (Duties and Responsibilities 1). Many nurse practitioners work side-by-side with a licensed physician, but this is not always the case. The nurse practitioner career began in the 1960s (Pediatrician v. NP 1). There was a huge shortage of doctors and I need to care for the underserved (Pediatrician vs. PI 1). Nurse practitioners work in rural and urban settings, such as public health departments, community health centers, hospitals, doctors' offices, nursing homes, HMOs, student health clinics, and agencies home health. Where state law appears... middle of document ...... practitioners provide nursing and medical services not only to families, but also to individuals and groups, with an emphasis on promotion of health and disease prevention (Pediatrician against NP 1). They also provide education and counseling services to families, individuals and groups (NP Services 1). If necessary, your nurse can prescribe pharmacological agents and treatments. They can also provide non-pharmacological therapies (IP Services 1). Although nurse practitioners are a very good idea in many cases, it is still very important to have a regular doctor that you can consult in certain situations. Nurse practitioners are a great alternative for routine minor check-ups when it is sometimes difficult to see your doctor. You can rest assured that with a nurse practitioner, you will be taken care of while receiving a warm and welcoming visit every time..