Nurse Practitioner Jobs
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Q: What are nurse practitioner jobs like?
I want to be a nurse practitioner, but what's a good specialty for being a nurse practitioner? I was thinking about a family nurse practitioner, what would a day be like as one?
A: You see patients, set up a treatment plan, prescribe meds and the like.
Q: what's a better career choice? medical lab or nurse practitioner?
i am going to hunter college next year but i need help deciding on a career choice. i am interested in nurse practioner or medical lab degree.both are masters degree programs. i am a high achieving student and i love to learn. i know the availibility of nurse practitioner jobs but what about medical lab jobs? are they very hard to find? am i better off pursuing a job as a nurse practitioner?
A: I heard np's have it great because they have a high degree of autonomy, can write prescriptions, are well-paid, and are needed pretty much everywhere (as you mentioned). My aunt is an np, and she says it's the closest thing to being a doc without going to medical school or doing osteopathy. I'm not sure a medical lab job has as many perks, especially if you're a people person...
Q: Will I be able to do the job of a Nurse practitioner?
I am paralyzed from the waist down, so I am wheelchair bound. I really want a job in the medical field but I need to know what jobs I could do. Could I be a nurse practitioner?
A: I think you'd be able to; all these medical fields, because they are in demand and will be even more in the future will start being more open-minded about their candidates who are already qualified anyway, and will definitely review positions for you. If you know your job well, I don't think being paralyzed would be an interference. Nurse practitioners work closely with physicians who already have other nurses doing other duties. It ultimately depends on who will be willing to hire you.
Hope I helped. =)
Q: Can you get a doctorate in both physician assistant and nurse practitioner? what job is more respected?
I'm currently a junior in high school and I know I want to go into women's health but I don't think 12 years of school and extremely high malpractice insurance is for me so I'm turning to someone right under the ob/gyn. I can't decide whether I want to become a physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Any advice?
A: Here is job outlook and description from Bureau of Labor stats:
Physician Assistants: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos081.htm
Nurse practitioner:
http://www.aanp.org/NR/rdonlyres/54B71B02-D4DB-4A53-9FA6-23DDA0EDD6FC/0/NPFacts6.pdf
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm ( You have to read down in the registered nurse to find the nurse practitioner parts
Q: How do you get a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner job at a Doctors office?
A: Those jobs both require post bachelor degrees. To become a physician assistant, you need a bachelors degree, and then you need two years of a physician assistant master degree program. To become a nurse practitioner, you first have to have your bachelor's in nursing. Then it's usually a two year masters program to become a nurse practitioner.
There's a lot of vacancies for both these jobs. The best thing to do, once you have the relevant education and experience, is to submit a resume to the hiring manager of any offices that you want to work at. You also might check the classified ads to see if there are any doctor's offices hiring for these positions.
Hope this helps...
Q: Which is the easiest to get a job in Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, or Physician Assistant?
I am deciding which career to go into. Which career is the easiest to get into, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, or Physician Assistant?
A: What if you look those jobs up in the classifieds and see how many listings there are for those positions. I would assume since Nurse Anesthetist is more specialized it may be easier to find a job as one..
Q: What is the correct title and job description for a nurse practitioner who is also certified as a midwife?
What is the correct title and job description for a nurse practitioner who is also certified as a midwife?
What are the educational requirements? I am currently in nursing and would like to go on to become a nurse practitioner, ideally giving obstetrical/prenatal care but also being trained to deliver babies in a non-surgical setting.
A: You would be a CNM (certified nurse midwife) and a WHNP (women's health nurse practictioner). An overview of education and job description here: http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/spec-mwf.htm
Q: What are the chances I can get a job as nurse practitioner with no previous work experience?
Im in nursing school now, and I found a direct entery Masters degree program that takes applicants with no previous work expirence, will I be able to find work after graduation?
A: The DON in charge of the Student Health Center at my College did that. She said it was pretty difficult to get a job that way. Alot of questions she couldn't answer in interviews. BUT she did land that job. She said if she had to do it again she would work for a few years to get the experience before doing her MSN. You will be at a disadvantage in MSN program where the other BSN's have worked the 'floor'.
Forgive me for using your question as a forum...the following is for people who have no clue what and NP is.........
NP's are trained to treat the WHOLE patient. We will do a thorough ..hands on ...history and physical to define the problem. Then YOU and your NP can make an informed judgement on your diagnosis & treatment options. We spend more time. M.D's are trained look for a 'medical problem' in the quickest possible time, give you a prescription, and toss you out the door. Several studies have shown NP care to be equal to or significantly better than an M.D.
My program was 4 yrs college for a BSN, then 3 yrs in a Masters degree program for NP's. No 'medical school involved. I worked PT as an RN all through college for experience. In my state in NewEngland, we spend 24 months after graduation working with supervision. After that we can practice completely autonomously and prescribe any meds necessary and refer you to appropriate help when you need additional expertise. You can even open your own clinic.
Last ....but not least....there is the salary...we get 1/2 what an M.D. makes...between $30 and $45 bucks an hour. We also pay a lot less for malpractice insurance and are NOT $150,000 in debt upon graduation. See your NP today !
Q: Nurse Practitioner job...?
I want to be a Nurse Practitioner, but if I do that will I have to be a certain type? I mean would I have to specialize in Pediatrics, Family, Forensics, etc? Is there just a plain Nurse Practitioner? Also, will there be many job opportunities for that career path?
A: As the boomer generation will live longer, demand for all medical personnel will increase. With regard to nurse practictioner, on can practice in general care under supervision of GP. or they specilize, working under doctor in that speciality
Q: If I were a nurse practitioner, how long of a maternity leave could I take & Could I quit my job for a year?
I'm planning on going to college to become a nurse practitioner. Once I get my job, how long of a maternity leave will I be able to take? Is it possible for me to quit my job and get a new one/come back in a couple of years once the baby is older? Thanks.
A: I have loads of respect for nurses, they have a tough job, but still many peeps are attracted to this career. I found some good tips and tricks on the resource in the box below, it guided my sister to set out on the track to becoming a nurse, she is in her inaugural term of training now.
Q: benefits of a nurse practitioner and a physicians assistant?
for a project i need to know the job benefits of a nurse practitioner and a physicians assistant such as: health/dental insurance, malpractice insurance, prescription plan, pension, disability/unemployment, stock options, social security, freebies, etc.
anything would help. don't refer me to wikipedia please i already looked there.
we have to explain the benefits of the jobs in general. we weren't given any specifics so i don't know exactly what to search for. any general information or common benefits for these jobs would help.
A: This package of benefits is often negotiated as part of the hire package. In other cases it depends on the group or the hospital or other place of employment. Malpractice is generally always provided unless you are an independent contractor. With this type of profession there are no pat set answers, it is far too variable. In one of my PA jobs I have absolutely no benefits at all except they pay my license fees, malpractice is included with the rest of the group, and provide me housing (I go for the summer). I also can use their lab for free, their exam stuff, their radiology dept , for my own personal exam (and whatever drugs they stock) etc. In another PA job they pay my malpractice, CPR, ACLS training but that's all. Since its a large HMO, I get prescriptions cheap, but don't have a plan--I just get to pay at a reduced rate. I have no medical insurance but can usually get a "curbside: consult if I don't feel well. Other jobs I have had I have been an independent contractor with nothing, except again, being included in the malpractice of the group (that's pretty typical).
Q: Will i be able to get a job as a nurse practitioner if i have schooling from boces?
I was wondering would i be able to find a job only going to school for 12 months at boces for np. Will i be bale to find a job ? I see on diff websites you have to have ur masters to get a job. Will it be better off just to become an lpn ?
A: A Nurse Practitioner is a master's degree level education. I don't know what Boces is, but unless it is a university that offers a nursing undergraduate (BSN) degree to become an RN, and a graduate nursing program, you won't be a Nurse Practioner. And it definitely cannot happen in 12 months - it's at least 6 years of schooling, and at least a year's worth of work experience as an RN first, minimum, to become a Nurse Practitioner.
An LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse, and those programs are usually 9-12 months in length.
You could become a RN, Registered Nurse, through an Associate's Degree program (ADN) which is about 24-36 months, or the BSN, which is 4 years of full-time work.
Q: What are the job duties of a nurse practitioner and rn?
is nurse practioner more of a cushion job......i know they write prescriptions...but yeah do they clean up just like rn's? jw
A: RNs do a lot more than just "clean up". While we do have a fair amount of cleaning up to do, in some cases there is often not much cleaning up to do at all, as that sort of thing is very often the responsibility of assistive personel like nursing assistants. ;)
An RN is responsible for performing physical, mental, social, and environmental assessments, prioritizing patient needs, creating nursing diagnoses, creating care plans that identify patient outcomes and interventions designed to meet those outcomes. They have to have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease process, etc., and to be able to interpret lab results, etc., and know how to manage the patient's care in relation to their unique conditions. The RN has to educate the patient on their conditions, treatment plans, etc. The nurse also has to coordinate care from multiple professions - social services, pharmacists, lab techs, nutritionists, physical therapists, etc.
Nursing practice is a profession based on research and evidence. It's not just about taking vital signs and passing pills and wiping butt. We hold a high level of legal responsibility and at all times are accountable for the quality of the care the patient receives.
A NP does all the same things, but has a higher level of education in a specialty area and does function more at the level of a doctor, including being a primary care provider in a clinic. NPs also work for hospitals and would round on patients to monitor their progress, contribute to the plan of care, write orders, etc. but they are not in the position of the "bedside nurse" or "staff nurse" who is immediately caring for that patient for a full 8 hour shift and doing all those direct duties like performing assessment, giving meds, doing wound care, etc.
Q: What is the job description of a nurse practitioner?
Also what kind of schooling do i need.
A: a registered nurse who has completed specific advanced nursing education (generally a master's degree) and training in the diagnosis and management of common as well as complex medical conditions. Nurse Practitioners provide a broad range of health care services. Nurse Practitioners, in many states, are considered "Mid-level Providers/Practitioners" or "Physician Extenders," along with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwives, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Physician Assistants. In a minority of states, they work relatively independently.
Q: How much money does an Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner make per year?
How much money does a er nurse practitioner make per year?
Is this a good job?
How many years of school do you need?
What are general shifts like?
[generally speaking at a Childrens Hospital]
Thanks!
A: To become an NP, one needs to first get a bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN) and then go further to graduate school for a master's degree in NP. For more info about NP: http://www.aanp.org Please only consider programs accredited within the industry.
General careeer info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search 'registered nurses' (NP is briefly mentioned) or such.
With schooling, please steer clear of those online, for-profit schools such as penn foster, capella, university of phoenix, everest, sanford brown, ashworth, remington and others (and course credits may Not transfer): http://www.ripoffreport.com
For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ