by Adrianna Noton
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses that have had graduate level training to diagnose and treat many medical conditions. They may be thought of as the primary healthcare provider for the patient. These nurses really play an important role in the system of our healthcare. Nurse practitioner jobs range from doctors offices to emergency rooms to hospice care.
Nurse practitioners are licensed by the state in which they work and hold certification from one of many national boards. They are educated to care for patients with both common and complex illnesses and injuries, depending on which area they specialize in.
Some states allow nurse practitioners to practice independently of a licensed physician while other states require that he or she be directly supervised. Most practitioners have jobs as physicians and they perform duties in the office just as a physician would; examining patients, ordering tests and prescribing medication or therapy as needed.
Nurse practitioners are taught to take medical histories, perform physical examinations and prescribe appropriate medications to treat various conditions. They are also trained to help doctors in minor surgical procedures; usually this requires further training and direct supervision. They provide prenatal and family planning services and well-child care including immunizations and health screening.
The first nurse practitioner program was begun in 1965 at the University of Colorado; since then there are many accredited programs at colleges and universities throughout the United States. To enroll in a nurse practitioner program one must first have passed all the coursework to become a licensed registered nurse; nurse practitioner programs are all at the graduate or doctoral level.
Nurse practitioners may specialize in any number of areas, form pediatrics to geriatrics. They may work at colleges or university clinics or public health clinics where they see a variety of conditions. They may also be employed by nursing homes and hospice care where they provide services to elderly or critically ill patients.
A nurse practitioner may involve the patient and members of their family in the treatment they prescribe; nurses are trained in preventative and holistic care. They often want the patient to be involved in the decisions about their care. They do this the the patient feels as if they are playing an active role in their healthcare. Nurse practitioners have been taught to know the scope of their practice and if a patient needs care outside their abilities, they will refer the patent to the appropriate healthcare provider.
There are many different travel nurse jobs available, they are now filling many jobs that were once held only by doctors; they may work in emergency rooms, doctors offices and clinics. Nurse practitioners are an important part of our healthcare system.
The job market is often bright for graduates and professionals in the health care industry. Whether you are a nurse practitioner, physician, or travel nurse, occupational therapy jobs are out there for you to pursue.
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