How do they match: 29-1171.00 - Nurse Practitioners

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.

Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions, such as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, and dermatological conditions.
Diagnose or treat acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks.
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice, including reimbursement of services.
Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
Schedule follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.

Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
Treat medical emergencies.
Diagnose medical conditions.
Advise patients on healthcare system processes.
Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Develop medical treatment plans.
Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
Prescribe treatments or therapies.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

How do they match: Nurse Practitioners