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Nurse Practitioners

SOC 29-1171.00

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.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Active Listening

4.1

Speaking

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.1

Active Learning

4.1

Social Perceptiveness

4.1

Complex Problem Solving

4.0

Judgment and Decision Making

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Medicine and Dentistry

4.9

Psychology

4.6

Customer and Personal Service

4.3

Therapy and Counseling

4.3

English Language

4.3

Biology

4.2

Education and Training

3.6

Sociology and Anthropology

3.6

Key Tasks

1Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

2Diagnose or treat acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.

3Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.

4Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.

5Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.

Also Known As

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Certified Nurse Practitioner Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner