Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Duties and Responsibilities: 

 Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice register 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 doctor’s 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 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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