How do they match: Nurse Practitioners

  • Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
  • Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems, such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources.
  • Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.

  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.