ENP
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Emergency nurse practitioner |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
ENP stands for Emergency nurse practitioner, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Nurse practitioner with specialized preparation for emergency care, certified as ENP-C by the AANP Certification Board. Candidates must already be certified family nurse practitioners and meet emergency education or experience requirements.
Example: ENP-C staffs the fast track area, treating lacerations, fractures and minor illnesses.
Usage notes
The AANPCB emergency certification launched in 2017. Before that, NPs in emergency departments were mostly FNPs without specialty certification. ENPs perform procedures such as suturing, splinting and incision and drainage.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.