nurse practitioner

US /ˈnɝːs prækˌtɪʃ.ən.ɚ/

UK /ˈnɝːs prækˌtɪʃ.ən.ɚ/

enfermera practicante, enfermero practicante

a nurse who is qualified to treat certain medical conditions without the direct supervision of a doctor

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The nurse practitioner diagnosed my illness and prescribed medication.

La enfermera practicante diagnosticó mi enfermedad y recetó medicamentos.

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Many people choose to see a nurse practitioner for routine check-ups.

Muchas personas eligen ver a una enfermera practicante para chequeos de rutina.