APN

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-000685",
  "term": "APN",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A registered nurse who has additional education and training in how to diagnose and treat disease. APNs are licensed at the state level and certified by national nursing organizations. In cancer care, an APN may manage the primary care of patients and their families, based on a practice agreement with a doctor. Also called advanced practice nurse, NP, and nurse practitioner.",
  "expansions": [
    "advanced practice nurse",
    "nurse practitioner"
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "NP"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/apn/"
}