Can Nurse practioners perform pelvic exams? Or is that something only doctors can do?

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I work for a NP and she can and does do alot of pelvic exams. NP's in Indiana can do just about anything a Dr can do except rounds at the hospital. I personally would prefer a NP. good luck

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When I gave birth, the nurse did an exam to see how far I was dialated, so I guess they can.

Pelvic exams are specialized exams done only by doctors. yes they can. but i would rather a doctor do that a nurse practioner does not know as much as the doctor

Generally, the only thing a Nurse Practitioner (NP) can't do is directly admit you to the hospital. They can examine, diagnose, and prescribe just like a doctor. There's usually an MD in house or accessible to back up the NP.

They have a different kind of education than doctors - they were RNs first. Which, IMO, gives them a better bedside manner than many doctors.

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