Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Nurse practitioners and clinical nurses who have received special courses and training. They usually work closely with doctor 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: Providing diagnoses and recommending treatment plans.

·         Taking detailed medical histories and performing complete physical exams.

·         Treating common medical conditions , illness and injures

·         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 most 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.