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Nurse Practitioner. By: XXX XXXX Stem 4 th Period Fall 2012. Definition. A nurse who is qualified to treat certain medical conditions without the direct supervision of a doctor. Job Description. Patient Care
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Nurse Practitioner By: XXX XXXX Stem 4th Period Fall 2012
Definition • A nurse who is qualified to treat certain medical conditions without the direct supervision of a doctor.
Job Description • Patient Care • Both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. • Important task of educating patients • Primary healthcare provider.
Job Qualifications • Earn a bachelor's degree • Need a secure licensure as a registered nurse. • Need to complete a master's program • Need to pass a state-administered licensing examination.
Career Salary • Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) $60,000
Top Three Colleges • Seton Hall University • University of South Dakota • John Hopkins University
Interesting facts • January 27th is School Nurse Day. • The fourth week of May is National Nurses Week. • There are more nurses than any other workers in the health.
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