Nurse PractitionerBy: Miranda Shipman

High School◦ All required classes to graduate high school on

the College/University Course◦ Health Science classes

‣ Collegeo Bachelor’s degree in nursingo Pass RN examso Master’s degree in nursingo Nursing license

School

Entry level◦ RN (Registered Nurse)

Career Path

‣ Level 2o Nurse Practitioner

‣ Level 3o Nurse Practitioner and Educator

1-2 years of clinical work experience as an RN

Some on-the-job training

Experience Needed

Prescribe medication

Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests

Develop appropriate diagnoses

Develop treatment plans

Treat and counsel patients

Tasks

Cardiac output CO monitoring units or accessories

Electrocardiography EKG units

Electronic blood pressure units

Suction kits

Surgical lasers or accessories

Tools

Internet browser software

Medical software

Office suite software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Technology

Medicine and Dentistry

Psychology

Biology

English Language

Therapy and Counseling

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service

Sociology and Anthropology

Education and Training

Chemistry

Mathematics

Knowledge

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Science

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Skills‣Monitoring

‣Social Perceptiveness

‣Active Learning

‣Complex Problem Solving

‣Judgment and Decision Making

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Problem Sensitivity

Inductive Reasoning

Written Comprehension

Abilities

‣Speech Clarity

‣Written Expression

‣Deductive Reasoning

‣Speech Recognition

‣Information Ordering

Assisting and Caring for Others

Documenting/Recording Information

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Analyzing Data or Information

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Work Activities

Face-to-Face Discussions

Telephone

Exposure to Disease or Infections

Freedom to Make Decisions

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work Context

Integrity

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Concern for Others

Self Control

Work Styles

‣Stress Tolerance

‣Cooperation

‣Initiative

‣Analytical Thinking

‣Social Orientation

North Carolina- 2016◦ 25,100 more jobs◦ 31.64% increase in jobs

Outlook

‣ Nationallyo 581,500 more jobso 22.20% increase in jobs