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Pathway: Nursing Services
Job: Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses who have met additional educational and clinical practice requirements. They provide basic primary healthcare. Nurse practitioners diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries, and they may also prescribe medications (dependent on the State requirements).
Necessary Education
Usually 1-2 years of graduate education after earning a registered nursing (RN) license
Helpful High School Courses
Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, English, Psychology
Working Conditions
- Usually work in well lighted, comfortable healthcare facilities
- May work nights, weekends, and holidays, and be on-call
- May spend considerable time walking and standing
- Subject to physical injuries when assisting patients
- May face hazards from caustic chemicals, radiation, and infectious diseases
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$57,870
- 2003, Delaware average hourly wage,
$27.82
Career Ladder Information
- Many employers offer flexible work schedules, childcare, educational benefits, and bonuses
- Some move into the business side of healthcare, work as college and university faculty, or do research
- Periodic license renewal may involve continuing education
- Earnings are above average
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Are emotionally stable and can handle stressful situations
- Are caring and sympathetic
- Are able to accept responsibility and direct or supervise others
- Are able to follow orders precisely and determine when consultation is required
- Enjoy helping others with their health needs
Did you know?
Job opportunities are expected to be very good.
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