Nurse Practitioner By: Megan Young
No other job will leave you feeling better about yourself!
Basic information about your career
Information about this career:
- Registered nurses who have become expert in a specific area of nursing
- Make independent decisions about health care need
- Work under the supervision of doctors
- Work in hospitals, doctors' offices, nursing homes, and clinics
- Keep detailed records
- Usually wear a uniform
- Training usually lasts three to four years
- Need a license
- Make many decisions about health care needs
- Provide health care directly to patients
Pros and cons of this career
Pros
- Treating patients is rewarding
- Enjoy being able to make important decisions to help patients
- Like being able to use their knowledge and skills to give direct medical treatment
Cons
- Working long hours
- On call
- Constantly change their work schedules
What do you need to do to succeed in this career?
Helpful High School Courses:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Foreign Language (minimum of two years)
- Statistics and Probability
What colleges can you attend to earn a degree for this career?
Minnesota State University
122 Taylor Center Mankato, MN
http://www.msu.eduPros
-not a big city
-not far from town
-many different athletics
Cons
-expensive
-small campus
-have to take a bus for public transportation
California State University
5241 North Maple Avenue Fresno, CA
Pros
-Public School
-Has the degree I want
-Great learning opportunities
Cons
-Huge campus
-Expenses
-Big City
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
800 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI
Pros
-Close to home
-Not as expensive
-In state tuition
Cons
-Suburban Setting
-Very small campus
-Close to a big city
Associations/Professional organization for this career
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
225 Reinekers Lane Suite 525 Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 740-2529
National Association of Pediatric nurse Practitioners
20 F Street, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202-223-2250