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, illness, and injuries.

·        Prescribing limited medications

·        Counseling patients and families.

Average  Salary: $39,000-$70,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take challenging high school courses I science ,math, and English

Students must complete all of the education requirements to become a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse. They must then complete additional masters level training and pass a certification examination