11/04/2025
At Hayden Lake Family Physicians, we’re proud to have both medical doctors (MDs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) on our care team, working side by side to provide the highest quality care for our patients.
-𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 (NPs) are advanced practice nurses who provide evidence-based, compassionate care. They diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, order tests, and emphasize preventive and holistic health. In many states (including Idaho!). NPs typically complete 2–4 years of graduate education after becoming registered nurses and there’s no residency requirement before independent practice.
-𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 (MDs) complete longer and more specialized training than NPs, allowing them to take on additional responsibilities, particularly for more complex or specialized conditions. They complete a bachelor’s degree, medical school, and then 3–7 years of hands-on residency training in hospitals and clinics.
We are taking new patients! Give us a call to set up your appointment at (208)772-0785.
