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Nurse Practitioners
Role Overview
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.
Recommended Majors
Nursing Administration.
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing.
Nursing Science.
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing.
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing.
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.
Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Critical Care Nursing.
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing.
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing.
Nursing Practice.
Palliative Care Nursing.
Clinical Nurse Leader.
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing.
Forensic Nursing.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program, General.
Combined Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Adult/Gerontology Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Cardiology/Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Clinical Informatics Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Diabetes Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Genetics Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Global Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Hematology-Oncology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Hepatology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Home-Based Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Infectious Diseases Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Nephrology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Neurology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Neuroscience Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Pain Management Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Pediatric Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Public/Community Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Rural Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Surgical and Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Surgical Wound and Reconstruction Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Transplantation Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Trauma and Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Urology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Wound Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program.
Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program, Other.
Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| California | $166,610 |
| New Jersey | $149,620 |
| Alaska | $145,450 |
| New York | $145,390 |
| Oregon | $144,600 |
| Washington | $140,220 |
| Connecticut | $138,960 |
| Massachusetts | $138,890 |
| New Mexico | $138,440 |
| Arizona | $133,790 |
| Montana | $133,640 |
| New Hampshire | $132,440 |
| District of Columbia | $131,380 |
| Hawaii | $130,940 |
| Rhode Island | $130,710 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Median Annual Salary
$129,210
Projected Growth (10yr)
+40.1%
Avg. annual openings
29.5k
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