Nurse Practitioners
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.
36 alternate job titles:
ACNP (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
Advanced Practice Provider
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
ARNP Specialist (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Specialist)
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
CPNP (Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner
Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Family Health Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Family Practice Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP)
Medical Surgery Nurse
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
Neurosurgical Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
OB-GYN NP (Obstetrics-Gynecology Nurse Practitioner)
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
PCNP (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner)
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
Psychiatric Mental Health NP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Surgical Nurse Practitioner
Travel NP (Travel Nurse Practitioner)
Urgent Care NP (Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner)
Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner
Salary Information
Nurse Practitioners: $129,210 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses. | General |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | General |
| Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests. | General |
| Diagnose medical conditions. | General |
| Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. | General |
| Treat chronic diseases or disorders. | General |
| Treat medical emergencies. | General |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Immunize patients. | General |
| Apply bandages, dressings, or splints. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies. | General |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | General |
| Advocate for individual or community needs. | General |
| Advise patients on healthcare system processes. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities. | General |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical or professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Develop medical treatment plans. | Development |
| Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members. | Communication |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Allscripts Professional EHR | Medical software |
| Amkai AmkaiCharts | Medical software |
| Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR | Medical software |
| Cerner Millennium | Medical software |
| GE Healthcare Centricity EMR | Medical software |
| Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS | Medical software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Medscribbler Enterprise | Medical software |
| MicroFour PracticeStudio.NET EMR | Medical software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| NextGen Healthcare Information Systems EMR | Medical software |
| PCC Pediatric Partner | Medical software |
| Patient management software | Medical software |
| SOAPware EMR | Medical software |
| StatCom Patient Flow Logistics Enterprise Suite | Medical software |
| SynaMed EMR | Medical software |
| Texas Medical Software SpringCharts EMR | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| e-MDs software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Pediatric) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerentology) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Adult Tele-ICU Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Advanced Lactation Consultant | Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice | Not Available |
| Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse Board Certified | American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Cardiac Medicine (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Cardiac Surgery (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Certificate of Added Qualification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Certificate of Added Qualifications: Electronic Fetal Monitoring | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse | American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Assisted Living Nursing | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse | American Board for Transplant Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Nurse Manager | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Director of Nursing in Long Term Care | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Hemodialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse | Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association | Not Available |
| Certified Nephrology Nurse - Nurse Practitioner | Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse | American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Nurse Manager and Leader | American Organization of Nurse Executives Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care | Pediatric Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care | Pediatric Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse | American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality | National Association for Healthcare Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Radiology Nurse | Radiologic Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Transplant Preservationist | Organization for Transplant Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner | Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Specialist | American Board of Wound Management | Not Available |
| Certified in Executive Nursing Practice | American Organization of Nurse Executives Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | Wellness through Acute Care (Adult-Gerontology) | Not Available |
| Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner | Dermatology Nurses' Association | Not Available |
| Dermatology Nurse Certified | Dermatology Nurses' Association | Not Available |
| Emergency Nurse Practitioner | American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board | Not Available |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Geriatric Diabetic Certified Nurse | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Infection Control Certification | Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Initial Certification | National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists | Not Available |
| Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist | The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers | Not Available |
| Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Nurse Executive | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nurse Executive Advanced | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nursing Case Management | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nursing Professional Development | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner - Certified | Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board | Not Available |
| Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist | Pediatric Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Progressive Care Nursing (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Progressive Care knowledge Professional (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adult/Adolescent | Forensic Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Pediatric | Forensic Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Vascular Access-Board Certified | Vascular Access Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Womens Health Care Nurse Practitioner | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Wound Care Certification | National Alliance of Wound Care | Not Available |
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