Nurse Practitioner and

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Duties and responsibilities:

Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialist and 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 types of practice such as establish private practices; however, most work in doctor’s offices, hospitals, or neighborhood health centers. Duties often include:

•Talking detailed medical histories and performing complete physical exams.

•Providing diagnoses and recommending treatment plans.

•Treating detailed 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 in science, math, and English.

Students must complete all of the educational requirements to become a baccalaureate

prepared registered nurse. They must then complete additional master’s level training and

pass a certified examination.

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