Taxonomy Code 163W00000X(163w00000x)
Registered Nurse. Providers: 1
Registered Nurse Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
RN BSN Rachal Russell |
Individual |
340 Webb Smith Dr Colfax, LA |
How to obtain, renew, or terminate an NPI
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
| Taxonomy Code | 163W00000X |
| Display Name | Registered Nurse |
| Taxonomy Group | Nursing Service Providers |
| Taxonomy Classification | Registered Nurse |
| Definition | (1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |