Nurse Practitioners are Registered Nurses who serve as primary and specialty health care providers under a physician. Much like a family doctor, Family Nurse Practitioners work with patients throughout their lives, diagnosing illness, conducting exams, and prescribing medication. These nurses can also serve as their patients’ sole health care provider and run their own private practices.
Things You'll Do:
- Diagnose illnesses
- Prescribe medication and therapy
- Conduct routine check-ups
- Order patient lab tests
- Assist in minor surgical procedures
- Focus on disease prevention
Your job characteristics:
- Multifaceted
- Structured
- Patient-facing
- Independent
How You'll Get There
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Get YourBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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You can start working as a Registered Nurse.
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Get YourMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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Take courses in family nursing theory and intervention, acute and chronic illness management, research, primary healthcare concerns and leadership preparation.
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Get YourBoard certification in family practice through the American Nurses Credentialing Center of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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Become aCertified Family Nurse Practitioner (CFNP)
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Meet
Jacquelynread her story
Pediatric Nurse, BS/BSN
As a child I was diagnosed with cancer and was treated at the University of Michigan Hospital.
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Meet
KathyRead her story
Clinical Nurse Specialist, RN
I went to nursing school directly out of high school. At that time, women's career choices were limited.
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How Much You
Can Makean average salary of
$63K - $85Kfind salary by stateWhat Else You
Can Expect- You’ll be able to develop long term relationships with your patients, which will help you to become an expert in their medical background.
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