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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant

January 5, 2011

There are many options that can be used to further the nursing career. The registered nurse can have the option to become a nurse practitioner, taking on the role that is similar to the physician and creating a treatment plan and diagnosis for the patient that has come in to the medical clinic or hospital with symptoms. The physicians’ assistant works with the physician to create a treatment plan that is going to work for the patient and consults with the physician without making decisions through the treatment care plan.

When comparing the two positions that are available many people… Continue Reading

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Salary

December 22, 2010

A nurse practitioner has extensive experience and education, as much as three to four years in additional training through university teaching, above a traditional registered nurse. The nurse practitioner has the education and ability to take on the role of the physician through many instances, providing the individual with care when it comes to their diagnosis and developing a treatment plan after conferring with the physician on the case.

There are many types of nurse practitioners, for every branch of medicine and nursing. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can be an essential part to the clinic or hospital environment, facilitating treatment… Continue Reading

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Nurse Practitioner Salary – How Much Do They Make?

November 10, 2010

A person who provides counsel, treatment and conducts complete physicals is a nurse practitioner. Their other day to day work is to recommend treatment to patients, help patients interpret their test results, prescribe therapy and medication and assist the surgeons and doctors whenever there is a complicated medical procedure being administered.

The question of how much a nurse practitioner earns cannot get an accurate answer. Their area of expertise goes far beyond the duties listed above, since they have different levels of education and experience in the medical field. Coming up with a figure to tell of how much they… Continue Reading

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The Importance Of The NCLEX Test

April 14, 2010

Completing a nursing school program is a tremendous accomplishment. All the time and effort studying and passing test after test in nursing school has finally paid off in the form of a degree. But hold on a moment-you aren’t really a nurse until you have passed a very important test called the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The NCLEX is the test that once passed qualifies an individual who has completed an accredited nursing program licensure to practice nursing professionally. It is a very important test and must be passed in order to be employed as a nurse throughout the… Continue Reading

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Nurse Practitioner Job Description

November 20, 2009

By Mark Alison
There are so many fields and specialties in the nursing profession; a Nurse Practitioner job description will help you understand this specialty. The nursing prerequisites are similar to most nursing school program advanced degrees.

In order to become a nurse practitioner or NP, the student has completed a minimum of a Masters Degree in advanced Nursing education and is trained to diagnose and manage common illnesses such as those in the elderly or pediatrics. They are able to manage chronic illnesses and provide a very wide range of health care services. Some of the… Continue Reading

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Mental Health Nursing Jobs Are Waiting for New Graduates

September 16, 2009

By Melanie Ullman
New nurses are being welcomed by institutions that have mental health nursing jobs currently posted. These jobs are open to all nurses whether you have experience or are fresh out of school, as long as you’ve met the prerequisites for nursing and received your license. Most commonly, a Nurse Practitioner will fill the slot.

Many of the mental health nursing jobs come with state or federal benefits that provide more days off and other compensations and benefits. Most of the positions offer to pay your tuition if you choose to return to school… Continue Reading

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