Abbreviation of "non-deterministic polynomial"; the complexity class of computational problems that a non-deterministic Turing machine can solve in polynomial time
Nurse Practitioner A registered nurse who has advanced education and clinical training in a health care specialty area NPs serve as the regular health care providers for children and adults during health and illness In order to provide complete health care, Nurse Practitioners obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations; diagnose and treat acute and chronic health problems; prescribe medications and other treatments Nurse Practitioners work with people of all ages and their families, providing information people need to make informed decisions about their health care and lifestyle choices (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners pamphlet)
Nondeterministic polynomial running time If the running time, given as a function of the length of the input, is a polynomial function when running on a theoretical, nondeterministic computer, then the algorithm is said to be NP
a radioactive transuranic metallic element; found in trace amounts in uranium ores; a by-product of the production of plutonium
An abbreviation used in catalog descriptions to indicate that the geographical location(city) of publication is unstated If the place of publication is determined from another source, it is common practice to enclose the information in square braces, i e , np[London] or just: [London]
POULTER Norman, 1995, Regarding proposed roadside development adjacent to cave 6N75 , SRGWA, Nedlands , p4
No Problem I normally use this in reply to Thank You For me, np is saying that is isn't a problem and they are not imposing upon you You're Welcome has the conotation that there was effort on your part
Non-profit housing Owned and run by local non-profit groups to meet the needs of low and moderate income people in their community