author sarah-jividen 
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JANUARY 15, 2023
7 In some states, NPs have full practice authority and don’t need a doctor’s supervision to provide nursing care. The former generally takes two to three years to complete, while the latter typically requires four years of study. 7 In others, they have the same responsibilities, but need a doctor to sign off on some decisions.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
3 In some states, they may have the same authority level as a doctor, while other states may require nurse practitioners to work under the supervision of a physician. Nurse practitioners have more authority than registered nurses. Sarah Jividen, “What Is the NCLEX? healthcare landscape. BSN Degree: What’s the Difference?”
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