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:

· Taking detailed medical histories and performing complete physical exams.

· Providing diagnoses and recommending treatment plans.

·Treating common medical conditions, illness, and injuries.

· Prescribing limited medication.

· Counseling patients and families.

Average Salary: $30,000-$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 master’s level training and pass a certification examination.

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