NP is a Nurse Practitioner. Among other things, they can prescribe medication under a doctor’s supervision.

I had a wonderful psychiatrist who was like a therapist/friend/psychiatrist rolled into one prescribe medication for 17 years and I had to quit seeing him abruptly because of an insurance issue. I was heartbroken. He recommended that I see his NP so he could still supervise my case and I really like her. I’m very grateful it turned out so well.