FNP
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Family nurse practitioner |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
FNP stands for Family nurse practitioner, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Nurse practitioner certified to care for patients of all ages, from infants to older adults, in primary care. It is the most common NP specialty.
Example: FNP sees walk-in pediatric and adult patients at the rural health clinic.
Usage notes
More than two thirds of US nurse practitioners are certified in family practice, according to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Certification can come from ANCC (FNP-BC) or the AANP Certification Board (FNP-C). FNPs commonly work in clinics, urgent care, retail clinics and rural settings.
Related abbreviations
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- ENP – Emergency nurse practitioner
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- FACEP – Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians
- FACP – Fellow of the American College of Physicians
- FACS – Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- FNP-BC – Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
- FNP-C – Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified
- FP-C – Certified Flight Paramedic
- GN – Graduate nurse
- GNA – Geriatric nursing assistant
- HHA – Home health aide
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.