The Philippines (Filipino: Pilipinas) is an archipelago in South-East Asia of more than seven thousand islands located between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea at the very eastern edge of Asia.
Nurse practitioners can see a wide range of patients, both well and sick, and perform many in-office procedures. Prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting tests, hospital admitting and discharge privileges, and hospital rounding are just a few of the privileges falling within the scope of a nurse practitioner.
Family nurse practitioners often work in private practice to offer primary care to families. They are able to treat and diagnose a wide variety of illnesses and educate their patients on subjects such as childbirth, newborn care, cholesterol and stress management, and aging.