Registered Nurse
Back to Career ListingPractices collaboratively to assess and meet the health care needs of individuals, families, groups and communities. Provide skilled nursing care, coordinate care of patients in hospital and community. May supervise other caregivers.
Nurse Practitioners practice independently, prescribe drugs, order screening and diagnostic tests, and perform minor surgical and invasive procedures
Outlook
Good
Wage
Low: $32.00
Median: $42.00
High: $46.00
Training
Places of Employment
Hospitals, home care, personal care homes, community, public health, governments, large corporations, schools, and doctor’s offices.
Nurse Practitioners – Primary care acute care, emergency rooms, long term care and home care.
Regulated
Yes
Regulated Occupation Name
Registered Nurse
Regulated Authority
Hours
Full time, commonly part time, irregular hours, shift work