NURSE PRACTITIONER: AN UNTAPPED AREA OF SPECIALIZATION IN NIGERIA BY OMOLOLA ADAMS OLATAYO RN, RM, RPHN, HEALTH&HOSPITAL MGT (CERTIFIED), BLS, BNSC, Nursing is defined as science and art of life which is evidenced-based practice profession that is built upon a desired goal in attaining maximal health status of a client well or sick (Omolola 2014 unpublished). It encompasses the holistic care given as requested by the client ranging from clinical based disorder to psychological, economical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental and community care. Nursing in Nigeria is not different from its counterpart around the globe, thus need to evolve as the global trends moved. A lot has been happening in the world of nursing profession. Nursing in Nigeria is not left out in the global nursing which makes it recognized in the world. A l...