Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
At a Glance
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Typical education: Master's degree. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP), Primary Care, Registered Nurse (RN).
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Master's degree
2 years
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Nurse Practitioners
Median Wage
$129,210/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+40.1%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Primary Care
Family Medicine
Care Coordination
Nursing
Medical Records
Medication Administration
Medical Surgical Nursing
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Gynecology
Chronic Diseases
Pediatric Nursing
Health Maintenance
Therapeutic Interventions
Clinical Trials
Medical Science
Critical Care
Registration
Emergency Medicine
Geriatrics
Geriatric Nursing
Orthopedics
Medical History Documentation
Discharge Planning
Common Skills (1)
Management
Certifications (6)
Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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