How do they match: Nurse Practitioners

  • ARNP Specialist
  • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Specialist

  • Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

  • Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
  • Consult with, or refer patients to, appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.
  • Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults.
  • Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.

  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.