What type of patients do nurse practitioners see?

Nurse Practitioners see the same patients that physicians see. They can specialize in certain fields, but they cannot perform surgery (though they can assist). They can perform minor procedures (suturing, lancing, etc). In some states, they cannot be the primary care for a practice. They must work under a doctor. In other states, they can open an independent practice. Our Level One Trauma Center even has an ARNP in the ER for minor care treatment. They often handle clinic patients or round on patients that have been admitted by physicians in their practice.