By: Ameriah Smith

Some Certified Nurse Practitioner specialties:  Family  Adult  Pediatric  Geriatric  Women/Midwifery Health Care  Neonatal  Acute Care  Occupational Health

 Is a registered nurse (RN) with advanced training in diagnosing and treating illness.  Work independently  NPs can then diagnose certain diseases & provide appropriate treatment for the patients, including prescribing select medications.  NPs can serve as a patient's primary health care provider, & can see patients of all ages depending on their specialty.

 Must Have a Master Degree  These nurses received there masters detailed training.  First bachelor’s degree in nursing.  Nurse practitioner programs lead to a master’s degree, and generally take 2 years to complete.

 Yearly income for full-time NP can be about 40,000 to 200,000  Part time NP are paid by the hour  NP’s that work full –time receive benefits.

 Usually work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.  They usually work indoors in offices and treatment rooms.  Nurse practitioners usually work a 5-day, 40-hour week.  Able to calm people who are scared or in pain

 Highest earned academic degree in or related to nursing.  Nursing licensure  Nursing certification

 To qualify for licensure, aspiring nurse practitioners (NP) must first complete the education and training requirements to become a registered nurse, or RN, in their state.  In all states, registered nurses must pass the National Council Licensure Examination, or the NCLEX-RN.  RNs who want to continue their education to become a NP must first earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  RNs who have a diploma or associate's degree (ADN) in nursing must upgrade their education by taking a diploma- or ADN-BSN bridge program.  There is no licensure exam for NP similar to NCLEX-PN for practical nurses or NCLEX-RN for registered nurses.  must apply to their state in order to be licensed.  NP must have a master's degree and have taken certain courses like advanced physical assessment or pharmacology.  License must be renewed at certain intervals, such as every three years.