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 upriver practice; however, most work in doctors offices, hospitals, or neighborhoods 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 injures.

 . Prescribing limited medications.

 . Consoling patients and families.

Average Salary: $39,000 - $70,000

Educational Requirements:

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

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