Metamorphosis of nursing profession: an Indian perspective

Due to the above-mentioned reasons, the need of Nurse Practitioner in India is inevitable. [...]the National Health Policy put forward by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India 2017 signifies the importance of Nurse practitioners to meet vivid health care needs in different areas [9]. ROLE OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS According to a National Survey of Nurse Practitioners conducted by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Professionals National Centre for Health Workforce Analysis, New York, the role of nurse practitioners are; Counsel and educate patients and families, Conduct physical examinations and obtain medical histories, Prescribe drugs for acute and chronic illnesses, Order, perform and interpret lab tests, x-rays, ECGs and other diagnostic studies, Diagnose, treat and manage acute illnesses, Diagnose, treat and manage chronic illnesses, Provide preventive care, including screening and immunizations, Provide care coordination, Make referrals, Perform simple procedures. [...]they become familiar with patients and develop a good interpersonal relationship. [...]fore, as a solution, the concerned selected faculty from National or esteemed institute should be trained either to send them abroad or to bring eminent NP from western countries to India.