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The first NP program was developed in 1965 by Dr. Loretta Ford and Dr. Henry Silver at the University of Colorado.

One of the earliest master’s program was initiated at Boston College in 1967

In 1974, the Burlington Randomized Trial Study found that NP’s are able to make referrals when medical interventions were needed.

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) was established in 1985.

In 1992, the AANP worked with nursing association’s to develop NP’s role internationally

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The role of a Nurse Practitioner is to provide primary and specialty care by working directly with patients.

Nurse Practitioners work in a variety of settings that include hospitals, clinics such as urgent care, an Assisted Living or long-term care facilities, and private practices.

Nurse Practitioners work independently or as part of a healthcare team.

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Nurse Practitioners Essential responsibilities:

Diagnose and treat acute or chronic illness.

Prescribe medication and non-pharmacologic treatment: NPs have prescriptive privileges of varying degrees in all 50 states.

Development of plan of care and treatment.

Provides education to patients and family.

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Nurse Practitioners specialize in different areas of practice, including:

Psychiatric Mental Health

Family

Emergency

Pediatric

Adult Gerontology Acute Care

Neonatal

Women’s Health

Oncology

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Licenses

Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN)

Certified registered nurse anesthesia (CRNA)

Certified nurse-midwives (CMS)

Clinical nurse Specialist (CNS)

While in NP program core courses are pathology, pharmacology, and physical assessments are included in NP students program. when moving up to NP clinician your opportunity starts to open.

Once you receive your NP you will need to renew your license by completing 24 hours of appropriate CE including 2 hours of relating to prevention of medical errors every two years.

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Educational requirements:

Registered Nurse (RN)

Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Must complete NP-focused graduate masters program, or completed a doctoral nursing program.

It is crucial to pass the National NP board certification exam to qualify to become an NP.

However, in circumstances where you may not have been able to obtain a BSN, there are exceptions in order to still be eligible to sign up for the NP program. The main ingredient is to have an active registered nurse (RN) license, but to be accepted a BSN is required.

Certifications:

Two major certifications  AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) and ANCC (American Association for Clinical Chemistry)

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The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): Promotes and advances high-quality healthcare through practice, education, advocacy, research, and leadership. It is the largest professional NP association  in the country.

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF): Promotes high-quality NP education.

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Median pay: $111,680 annually

Florida: $101,060

New York: $126,440

California: $145,970

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)

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There are plenty of job opportunities for nurse practitioners throughout the United States, with local jobs being readily available. Nurse practitioners are in high demand, and pay ranges from $37-$97 per hour.

Sample Jobs Include:

Physical Exams and Patient Screening

Ordering/Administering tests such as bloodwork

Reviewing and analyzing results in order to help diagnose a problem

Recommended treatment options, and schedule further appointments

Ensuring patient records are up to date

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Historical timeline. American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (n.d.). Retrieved October 28, 2021, from https://www.aanp.org/about/about-the-american-association-of-nurse-practitioners-aanp/historical-timeline.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021, March 31). 29-1171 nurse practitioners. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved October 20, 2021, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291171.htm#st.

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In the next 10 years, employment is expected to grow about 52%

Opening around 114,900 new positions for nurse practitioners

About 29,400 new openings annually

Many of these new positions come from people transferring careers or retiring (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)

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