Charles Swafford, APRN-CNP is a certified critical care nurse practitioner. He earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Northern Kentucky University, focusing on adult-gerontology and acute care and has a background as a neuro-critical care registered nurse. Charles is dedicated to providing patient-centered, quality care.

What is a Certified Nurse Practitioner?

A certified nurse practitioner (CNP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. They hold a master's or doctoral degree and have advanced clinical training. They collaborate with physicians to diagnose and treat patients. Like physicians, they can make referrals, provide physical exams, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications.