### Question
What is the definition of nurse-managed health clinic?


### Answer
The definition of **nurse-managed health clinic** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 254c*:

> a nurse-practice arrangement, managed by advanced practice nurses, that provides primary care or wellness services to underserved or vulnerable populations and that is associated with a school, college, university or department of nursing, federally qualified health center, or independent nonprofit health or social services agency

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 254c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part D-Primary Health Care > subpart i-health centers**

