Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

            Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice registered nurses who have received special courses and training. They usually work closely with doctors and can perform many high-level primary care tasks. They often specialize in specific types of practice such as pediatrics, psychiatry, or obstetrics. Some establish private practices; however, most work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, or neighborhood health centers. Duties often include:

• ·        Taking detailed medical histories and performing complete physical exams.
• ·        Providing diagnoses and recommending treatment plans.
• ·        Treating common medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries.
• ·        Prescribing limited medications.
• ·        Counseling patients and families.

Average Salary: $39,000 - $70,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging high school courses in science, math, and English.

Students must complete all of the education requirements to become a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse. They must then complete additional masters’ level training and pass a certification examination.

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