What Kind of Jobs Can a Nurse Practitioner Get?
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses with additional training in diagnosing and treating disease. They work under the direction of MDs to provide direct patient care. The demand for NPs is very high, and opportunities in this area are expected to continue to grow.
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Private Practice
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NPs can work with physicians within a group or individual practice to provide patient care. In this case, most NPs are responsible for seeing patients with minor complaints, or for taking calls when a doctor is not available.
Public Health Settings
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NPs who work in public health settings often provide general medical care to patients who may have limited access to physicians due to environmental, social or economic barriers. An NP working in this type of position can provide many of the same services as a physician, often at less cost, and can refer out for other care as needed.
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Hospitals
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NPs working in hospital settings are frequently the partners of MDs in private practices, although they may also work in the emergency room or other capacities.
Nursing Homes or Home Health Care
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NPs can work in home health care or in nursing homes, providing continuity of care for patients who need assistance with everyday tasks and with monitoring medications or performing basic medical procedures such as changing bandages or administering IV medications.
Other Settings
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NPs can work in a variety of other settings, including correctional settings, migrant camps, travel nursing jobs, mental health jobs and educational jobs.
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