ADVANCED
PRACTICE
RN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
(APRN)
APRNs are registered nurses
with a master’s degree or above
Certified Nurse Midwives
(CNM)
Provide primary care for women of all ages. They assist patients with their gynecologic care and through all phases of pregnancy.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
(CRNA)
Administer care for patients undergoing anesthesia, including pain management. They practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered.
Certified Nurse Specialists
(CNS)
Experts in their nursing specialty, such as cardiac nursing, geriatric nursing and pediatric nursing. Work in teams across spheres of patients, nurses and health systems.
Nurse Practitioners
(NP)
Provide primary care, specialty care and acute care to patients of all ages and genders with a focus on prevention, wellness and patient education.
Responsibilities include:
Diagnosing
and treating patients.
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Conducting
physical exams.
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Counseling
on preventive healthcare.
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Prescribing
medications.
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Ordering
and interpreting tests.
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patients and families.
Educating
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in research studies.
Participating
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Education required:
Advanced degree (master’s, post-master’s or doctorate) from an approved institution.
National certification specific to the area of study upon achieving the graduate degree.The average APRN program takes 18 to 36 months to complete (depending on whether student is on full- or part-time status).
Leading the way:
APRNs
Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Top 4 Specialties:
are leading the nation’s access to high-quality, accessible healthcare.
is expected to grow from 2014-2024.
APRN employment
35%
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in one of the APRN areas of expertise. They are licensed in their state and must pass a national certification exam in order to practice in one of the following areas: