How do they match: Nurse Practitioners

  • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Specialist
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Practice Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

  • 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.

  • Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems, such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources.
  • Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice, including reimbursement of services.

  • Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.