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 master’s level training and pass a certification examination.

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