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Duties and Responsibilities
Nurse Practitioners are Registered Nurses who have special training in the diagnosis and treatment of illness. They must be supervised by a Physician, but the Physician does not need to be present. The Physician may authorize the nurse practitioner to interview and examine patients, take medical histories, to treat routine problems, order laboratory tests, prescribe certain kinds of medicine, and refer more complex problems to Physicians. (Nurse Practitioners tend to learn about the whole person and advise the patient on emotional and social problems which affect the patient's health.) They also teach patients how to deal with illness and how to stay healthy.
Tasks include: Working with children, with older people, with students, with injured workers, with adults, and with women.
Specialties
Personal Characteristics
Personal characteristics will aid you in being successful. These abilities may be natural and can be improved by using them.
Above average ability to:
- learn and understand procedures
- use scientific reasoning
- use words to communicate with others
- visualize objects from pictures, drawings, and descriptions
- see and work accurately with detail
Average ability to:
- use finger and hand dexterity
- use hands to reach for things
- have physical stamina
- manipulate objects, tools, or machinery
- use numbers
Ability to:
- compile information
- see and use color discrimination
- move often from one task to another using different skills
- get along well with people
- make judgments using experience and decisions based on facts
- accept responsibility and give direction to others
- work independently
- work according to set standards
Demonstrate:
Work Environment
This section reflects the physical activities and physical demands that most people working in this occupation engage in during course of a workday. However, these occupations often can be performed by those with disabilities when provided with appropriate adaptations.
- Indoors, in offices where they consult with patients and refer patients to other health professionals.
- Others work as members of a health care team in clinics or other health care facilities.
- Some may visit patients in their homes.
- They may be on-call 24 hours a day and may work long hours.
- Workers may be exposed to communicable diseases.
- May have to lift objects weighing ten to twenty pounds.
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California Pay and Outlook
CALIFORNIA PAY: Pay varies and depends on whether workers are in private practice or are salaried, geographic location, and size and type of employer. Pay for Nurse Practitioners who share a private practice depend on patient fees. Average 2003 monthly wage data
from California Labor Market Information (LMI)
* indicates no data available | | LMI Occupation Title | Entry
Pay | Average
Pay | Top
Pay | | Registered Nurses | $3,979 | $5,143 | $5,948 & up |
CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK: Job availability for any occupation can change with national and global economics, unexpected political events and natural disasters. Current events affect careers and demand for jobs can change quickly. Make informed career decisions. Check local newspapers, periodicals and web sites and view international news. Patients seem happy to accept Nurses in this new role, so, due to the general shortage of Doctors, this occupation has expanded rapidly. Factors include increasing health maintenance organizations (HMO's) and health care clinics. Competition is strong for attractive higher paying jobs. Employment Projections from 2000 to 2010
from California Labor Market Information (LMI)
* indicates no data available | | LMI Occupation Title | Estimated
Jobs
2000 | Projected
Jobs
to 2010 | Projected
Growth Rate | Openings
due to
Growth | Openings
due to
Separation | Openings
Expected
per Year | | Registered Nurses | 198,200 | 250,400 | Average | 52,200 | 45,300 | 9,750 |
Colorado Pay and Outlook COLORADO PAY: Colorado Average Monthly Wage Data, 2003 - Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
* indicates no data available | | BLS Occupation Title | Entry | Average | Top | | Registered Nurses | $3,001 | $4,180 | $5,689 & up |
COLORADO EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK: Job availability for any occupation can change with national and global economics, unexpected political events and natural disasters. Current events affect careers and demand for jobs can change quickly. Make informed career decisions. Check local newspapers, periodicals and web sites and view international news. Employment Projections from 2000 to 2010 - Colorado Labor Market Information (LMI)
* indicates no data available | | LMI Occupation Title | Estimated
Jobs
2000 | Projected
Jobs
to 2010 | Projected
Growth Rate | Openings
due to
Growth | Openings
due to
Separation | Openings
Expected
per Year | | Registered Nurses | 28,640 | 36,020 | Faster than average | 7,380 | 5,780 | 1,316 |
REGIONAL WAGES: Average 2003 monthly wage data for Colorado
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) | | LMI Occupation Title | Entry | Average | Top | | Boulder-Longmont & Surrounding Area | | Registered Nurses | $3,246 | $4,224 | $5,347 | | Colorado Springs & Surrounding Area | | Registered Nurses | $2,540 | $3,690 | $4,809 | | Denver & Surrounding Area | | Registered Nurses | $3,242 | $4,474 | $5,964 | | Fort Collins-Loveland & Surrounding Area | | Registered Nurses | $2,855 | $3,983 | $5,128 | | Grand Junction & Surrounding Area | | Registered Nurses | $3,075 | $3,754 | $4,827 | | Greeley & Surrounding Area | | Registered Nurses | $2,673 | $3,599 | $4,823 | | Pueblo & Surrounding Area | | Registered Nurses | $2,818 | $3,847 | $4,891 |
National Pay and Outlook NATIONAL PAY: Pay varies and depends on whether workers are in private practice or are salaried, geographic location, and size and type of employer. Average 2002 monthly wage data
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
* indicates no data available | | SOC Occupation | Entry
Pay | Average
Pay | Top
Pay | | Registered Nurses | $2,831 | $4,153 | $5,806 & up |
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK: Job availability for any occupation can change with national and global economics, unexpected political events and natural disasters. Current events affect careers and demand for jobs can change quickly. Make informed career decisions. Check local newspapers, periodicals and web sites and view international news. Employment Projections from 2002 to 2012
from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
* indicates no data available | | SOC Occupation | Estimated
Jobs
2000 | Projected
Jobs
to 2012 | Projected
Growth Rate | Openings
due to
Growth | Openings
due to
Separation | Job Openings
Expected
per Year | | Registered Nurses | 2,284,000 | 2,908,000 | Faster than average | 623,000 | 478,000 | 110,100 |
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California Local Data San Francisco Bay Area Average 2003 monthly wage data - California Labor Market Information (LMI)
* indicates no data available | | LMI Occupation Title | Entry
Pay | Average
Pay | Top
Pay | Projected
Growth Rate | | ALAMEDA COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $5,026 | $6,208 | $7,105 | Faster than average | | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $5,026 | $6,208 | $7,105 | Faster than average | | MARIN COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $4,679 | $6,141 | $6,932 | Average | | NAPA COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $4,159 | $5,063 | $5,892 | Average | | SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $4,679 | $6,141 | $6,932 | Faster than average | | SAN MATEO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $4,679 | $6,141 | $6,932 | Average | | SANTA CLARA COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $4,506 | $5,838 | $6,759 | Faster than average | | SOLANO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $4,159 | $5,063 | $5,892 | Average | | SONOMA COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $4,943 | $5,719 | Average |
Average 2003 monthly wage data - California Labor Market Information (LMI)
* indicates no data available | | LMI Occupation Title | Entry
Pay | Average
Pay | Top
Pay | Projected
Growth Rate | | ALPINE COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $4,652 | $5,199 | Average | | AMADOR, CALAVERAS, MARIPOSA & TUOLUMNE COUNTIES | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $4,652 | $5,199 | Average | | BUTTE COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,466 | $4,227 | $4,852 | Average | | COLUSA & GLENN COUNTIES | | Registered Nurses | $3,466 | $4,416 | $5,026 | Average | | EL DORADO & PLACER COUNTIES | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $4,865 | $5,546 | Average | | FRESNO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,639 | $4,765 | $5,546 | Faster than average | | KERN COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $4,985 | $5,719 | Average | | KINGS COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,639 | $4,566 | $5,026 | Average | | MADERA COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,639 | $4,765 | $5,546 | Faster than average | | MERCED COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,293 | $4,245 | $4,852 | Faster than average | | NEVADA & SIERRA COUNTIES | | Registered Nurses | $3,466 | $4,416 | $5,026 | Average | | SACRAMENTO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $4,865 | $5,546 | Average | | SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $4,159 | $5,009 | $5,372 | Average | | STANISLAUS COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $4,964 | $5,199 | Average | | SUTTER & YUBA COUNTIES | | Registered Nurses | * | * | * | Average | | TULARE COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $4,822 | $5,372 | Average | | YOLO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,813 | $4,774 | $5,546 | Average |
Average 2003 monthly wage data - California Labor Market Information (LMI)
* indicates no data available | | LMI Occupation Title | Entry
Pay | Average
Pay | Top
Pay | Projected
Growth Rate | | DEL NORTE COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,293 | $4,362 | $5,026 | Average | | HUMBOLDT COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,293 | $4,362 | $5,026 | Average | | LAKE COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,293 | $4,362 | $5,026 | Average | | LASSEN, MODOC, PLUMAS, SISKIYOU, TEHAMA & TRINITY COUNTIES | | Registered Nurses | $3,466 | $4,416 | $5,026 | Average | | MENDOCINO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,293 | $4,362 | $5,026 | Faster than average | | SHASTA COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,466 | $4,429 | $5,199 | Average |
Average 2003 monthly wage data - California Labor Market Information (LMI)
* indicates no data available | | LMI Occupation Title | Entry
Pay | Average
Pay | Top
Pay | Projected
Growth Rate | | MONTEREY COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,639 | $4,832 | $5,719 | Faster than average | | SAN BENITO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,639 | $4,566 | $5,026 | Faster than average | | SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,639 | $4,386 | $4,852 | Average | | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,813 | $4,646 | $5,199 | Average | | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $4,958 | $5,719 | Average |
Average 2003 monthly wage data - California Labor Market Information (LMI)
* indicates no data available | | LMI Occupation Title | Entry
Pay | Average
Pay | Top
Pay | Projected
Growth Rate | | IMPERIAL COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,293 | $4,128 | $4,679 | Average | | INYO & MONO COUNTIES | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $4,652 | $5,199 | Faster than average | | RIVERSIDE COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $5,012 | $5,719 | Average | | SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $5,012 | $5,719 | Average |
Average 2003 monthly wage data - California Labor Market Information (LMI)
* indicates no data available | | LMI Occupation Title | Entry
Pay | Average
Pay | Top
Pay | Projected
Growth Rate | | LOS ANGELES COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $5,009 | $5,719 | Average | | ORANGE COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $4,918 | $5,546 | Average | | RIVERSIDE COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $5,012 | $5,719 | Average | | SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,986 | $5,012 | $5,719 | Average | | SAN DIEGO COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,813 | $4,915 | $5,719 | Average | | VENTURA COUNTY | | Registered Nurses | $3,466 | $4,694 | $5,546 | Average |
International Pay and Outlook No data available. Benefits There are opportunities for private practice. Benefits vary among employers and may include paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, and vision insurance plans, and a retirement plan. Preparation Nurse Practitioners are Registered Nurses who have completed additional training in an approved program. Nurse Practitioner programs are commonly two to three years in length. Programs may grant a master's degree or a certificate, and generally require a bachelor's degree for admission. Some programs admit only practicing Registered Nurses. Others admit nursing students and provide both types of training simultaneously. Educational Programs High School Courses Recommended | College Preparatory | English Composition | | Speech | Science | | Biology | Chemistry | | Psychology | Social Studies | | Anatomy | Health Occupations | | Health | | It is a good idea to see a counselor about graduation requirements at your high school. Courses you take will vary depending on your career goals. All high schools do not offer the same courses. Course titles may be different at each school. Some courses offered at your high school may be Regional Occupational Program/Center courses. Skills A skill is a goal directed behavior that can be strengthened through practice. In addition to the skills needed by registered nurses, Nurse Practitioners receive additional training in interviewing and counseling techniques, diagnostic and treatment procedures in the area of specialization, medical record preparation, pharmacology, nutrition, disease management, health maintenance, and emergency medical procedures. California Licensing No data available. Unions No data available. Associations If an association has a website, you may find the information you need there. You may also write to request helpful career information. Be sure to include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. American Assembly for Men in Nursing
11 Cornelll Road
Latham, NY 12110-1499 Phone: (518) 782-9400 x346
Comments: Minority Nursing Associations - www.minoritynurse.com
Website: www.aamn.org
Email: aamn@aamn.org
American Holistic Medical Association
12101 Menual Blvd. NE Ste. C
Albuquerque, NM 87112 Phone: (505) 292-7788
Fax: (505) 293-7582
Website: www.holisticmedicine.org
Email: info@holisticmedicine.org
American Nurses Association (ANA)
600 Maryland Ave SW., Ste. 100-W
Washington, DC 20024-2571 Phone: (202) 554-4444/ (800) 274-4ANA
Comments: Publications Catalog.
Website: www.nursingworld.org
Email: webmaster@ana.org
Asian & Pacific Islander Nurses Association
252 Silleck Street
Clifton, NJ 07013 Comments: Listed with Minority Nurses Association - www.minoritynurse.com
Email: louiek@wpunj.edu
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)
7309 Arlington Blvd. Ste. 300
Falls Church, VA 22042-3215 Phone: (703) 560-7330
Fax: (703) 560-7332
Website: www.iblce.org
Email: iblce@iblce.org
International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
POB 20048
Minneapolis, MN 55420 Phone: (952) 854-8660
Fax: (952) 624-4934
Comments: Childbirth Educator Certification - Postnatal Educator Certification - Doula Certification - Perinatal Fitness Educator Certification
Website: www.icea.org
National Alaska Native/American Indian Nurse Association
3702 S. Fife Street
Tacoma, WA 98409-7318 Phone: (888) 566-8773 tel/fax
Fax: (888) 566-8773
Comments: Minority Nurses Associations - www.minoritynurse.com
Website: www.nanaina.com
Email: webmaster@nanaina.com
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
1501 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 387-2477
Fax: (202) 483-7183
Comments: Minority Nurses Association - www.minoritynurse.com
Website: www.thehispanicnurse.org
Email: info@nahnhq.org
National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
8630 Fenton Street Ste. 330.
silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: (310) 589-3200
Fax: (301) 589-3223
Comments: Minority Nursing Associations www.minoritynurse.com Job links, financial aid,academic programs,research opportunities
Website: www.nbna.org
Email: nbna@erols.com
Philippine Nurse Association of America
151 Linda Vista Drive
Daly City, CA 94014 Phone: 9415) 468-7995
Fax: (415) 468-7995
Comments: Filipino Nurses Online - www.filipinonurse.net
Website: www.pna-america.org
Email: PRBCalixto@aol.com
U. S. Department of the Army
Army Recruiting Command Commander
1307 3rd Ave
Fort Knox, KY 40121-2726 Phone: (800) USA-ARMY
Website: www.hqda.army.mil Advancement Nurse Practitioners may increase their income by expanding their practice, supervising other medical staff, or, after earning a masters or higher degree, training other nurses or doing research. Tips This topic refers to comments other workers or employers may have, suggestions for success, and suggestions about volunteer experience. - You can also get related experience as a volunteer while still in high school.
- You can assist patients in their personal care and perform minimal nursing duties such as feeding patients, transporting patients, passing drinking water, writing letters, shopping, and visiting.
- Not all employers accept volunteer experience as qualifying experience, but some do (see Job Search volunteerism for more information).
- Volunteer experience in your area of interest or study is a valuable addition to a college admission application.
Places to Work EMPLOYERS: This is a list of typical employers of workers and options in the field. Nurse practitioners are employed by hospitals, health care clinics, nursing and convalescent homes, educational institutions, private physicians, government health agencies, psychiatric institutions, women's health-care clinics, and the Peace Corps (federal government). FINDING THE JOB: This is a list of typical ways to learn of job openings and hiring practices of employers. Most graduates of nurse practitioner programs receive placement assistance through their school. In most states the nurses association also has information on employers. Those who want to work in a specific geographic area may contact physicians in the area and ask to share a practice. The State Employment Offices also lists openings. Some employers advertise openings in newspaper ads. Check government personnel offices for posted job openings. America's Job Bank. Use the Keyword search for National and State job openings: http://www.jobsearch.org INDUSTRIES: Industry information contains California, national, and international information and includes size, hiring practices, and outlook. For more information go to an industry description: For more information go to the military description: Bibliography O*NET-SOC Codes and Titles, National O*NET Consortium, Version 4.0 - 29-1111.00 Registered Nurses
Find more information about O*NET-SOC occupations at http://online.onetcenter.org Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes. Third Edition, Gary D. Gottfredson and John L. Holland, PAR Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc., 1996. (ISA) Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U. S. Department of Labor, fourth edition, revised 1991. Major Occupations: - 075.264-010 Nurse Practitioner
California Occupational Guide, Employment Development Department, Number 525 Nurse Practitioner Search their Website: http://www.calmis.cahwnet.gov/htmlfile/subject/guide.htm The Complete Guide for Occupational Exploration, JIST Works, Inc., 1993 edition. ISCO-88 International Standard Classification of Occupations (Revised), International Labour Office, Geneva, Switzerland, 1990. - 2230 Nursing and Midwifery Professionals
- 3232 Midwifery Associate Professionals
Military Careers, U. S. Department of Defense. Search the Military Career Guide online: http://www.careersinthemilitary.com Occupational Outlook Handbook, U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training. - Advanced Practice Nurses, Registered Nurses.
Search their Website: http://www.bls.gov/oco These publications are the latest editions available. They may be found in a school library, career center, or public library. Many of these publications are also found on Internet websites.
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