Nurse Practitioner: Career Overview and Opportunities
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play a crucial role in healthcare, requiring advanced education and training beyond RN. They can work independently, diagnose, prescribe, and operate in various settings like family practice, hospitals, or specialty clinics. NPs can specialize in areas such as family practice, mental health, or acute care. Continuous learning is essential to stay current and provide evidence-based care.
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Being a Nurse Practitioner Judith Nolan, PhD, MSN, NP-C 8thElement Hyperbaric Medicine
What is a Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice RN More school, training Start as an RN 4 year college, BSN degree, national boards for licensing Back to school MSN minimum, now preferred DNP or PhD 2-4 years Additional clinical training National boards for licensing Fellowship?
What can an NP do See patients independently Diagnose and Prescribe Some states allow full independent practice Not CA Minimal supervision by MD Available by phone Work settings Family practice, urgent care Specialty clinics Hospitals Home Health Nursing Homes Occupational Health
Types of NPs FNP Family practice, all ages NP Adult/Gerontology Adults and elderly Midwife Babies! NP Anesthetist CRNA Surgery Mental Health PMHNP Acute care Emergency Dept
Similar jobs MD More training, independent practice PA Assistant to an MD Often assists in surgery Cannot be independent RN Follow orders of provider Cannot diagnose, prescribe
Continual Learning Continuing education to maintain license Keep current with research Always changing Provide best care based on current knowledge Evidence Based Practice Through reading, taking classes, organizations, online knowledge systems
