### 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. § 296*:

> 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. § 296*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT > Part A-General Provisions**

