NP

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NP
TermNP
Short definitionNotary - (pronounced) (NOH-tuh-ree PUH-blik) person who holds a license giving him the legal authority to witness the signing of documents, certify that documents are genuine, and make statements made under oath 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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NP - A registered nurse who has additional education and training in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. NPs are licensed at the state level and certified by national nursing organizations. In cancer treatment, a NP may provide primary care to patients and their families based on a practice agreement with a physician. Also called Advanced Practice Nurse, APN and Nurse Practitioner

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