Assessment / prognosis

It is within a nurse practitioner’s ability to assess and diagnose health problems, order and interpret diagnostic investigations, formulate and assess response to treatment plans, prescribe medicines and refer to other health professionals within their individual areas of competence. Nurse practitioners may also admit and discharge consumers from health services, including hospital settings. [1]


Aligns with Nurse Practitioner standards for practice including:

Statement 1.1:

NPs demonstrate complex and critical thinking to conduct comprehensive, relevant and holistic health assessments

Statement 1.2:

NPs demonstrate accountability in the timely and considered use of diagnostic investigations to inform clinical decision making

Statement 1.3:

NPs integrate theoretical and practical knowledge to apply diagnostic reasoning to formulate diagnoses.


Link to Standards

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