As an online nurse practitioner, your responsibilities are to provide patient care, diagnostic services, and treatment options in a virtual setting. Online nurse practitioners often work with underserved or remote communities where it may be difficult to visit a health care professional. An online NP can video conference or live chat with patients and help with a diagnosis or determine whether the patient needs to seek further medical care. Your other duties include filing patient histories and ensuring your connection is secured in accordance with HIPAA and other regulatory frameworks related to patient privacy.