Nurse Practitioner and
Clinical Nurse Specialist
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:
· Tasking 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 the education requirements to become a baccalaureate prepared registered
nurse. They must then complete additional master’s level training and pass a
certification examination.
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