What is it that sets Nurse Practitioners apart? Their extensive medical training and compassion for their patients are not mutually exclusive. Nurse Practitioners are highly educated, having received a master’s or doctoral degree as well as comprehensive training in diagnosing, treating and managing illnesses. NPs exhibit their compassion in the amount of time that they are willing to spend with patients. Nurse Practitioners play an invaluable role in the lives of their patients, and we love them for it!