Nurse Practitioner
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What does a Nurse Practitioner do?
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Typical Education
NP’s are required to obtain a Master’s in Nursing degree.
Required Skills
The basic skills of NP’s include leadership, delegation, compassion, advanced critical thinking, and self-confidence.
Typical Tasks
Typical tasks of NP’s include diagnosing and writing presciptions of medication under a doctor, ordering diagnostic tests, and treating chronic and acute conditions.
Average Salary
In New York State, the average salary of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) is $114,747.
https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/nurse-practitioner-salary/ny
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