| Aspect | Hourly Inova Nurse Practitioner | Registered Nurse |
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| Credentials | Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner certification | Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, RN license |
| Work Environment | Clinics, hospitals, outpatient settings, often autonomous | Hospitals, clinics, patient care units, supervised by physicians or NPs |
| Job Role | Diagnose, treat, prescribe medications, perform exams | Assist with patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs |
Hourly Inova Nurse Practitioners have advanced education and can diagnose and treat patients independently, while Registered Nurses provide direct patient care under supervision. Both roles are vital in healthcare but differ in responsibilities and scope of practice.