Nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty health care. The scope of practice varies from state to state.
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- Nurse Practitioners
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What do they typically do
- Perform and order diagnostic tests and analyze results
- Take and record patients' medical histories and symptoms
- Operate and monitor medical equipment
- Observe patients and diagnose various health problems
- Teach patients and families about patient care and how to stay healthy
- Perform physical exams
- Give patients medicines and treatments
- Set up plans for patients' care or contribute to existing plans
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- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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