Nurse Practitioners (IMAGE) Columbia University Irving Medical Center Caption Nurse Practitioners have more autonomy to provide primary care in states with laws on the books that recognize the full extent of their skills. Credit Columbia University School of Nursing Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.