Monday, July 10, 2006

Nurse practitioners

Thinking of changing careers? If you're a "caring" person and you're in a "helping" profession, then becoming a nurse practitioner may be just the thing...
Nurse practitioners first appeared about 40 years ago in pediatrics, and quickly expanded into obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, and adult primary care.

They can perform many of the duties of primary care doctors such as performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating common health problems, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting X-rays, and providing family planning services. (Indy Star)
It certainly has me thinking.

Related: Hospitals emphasizing nurse training to fill vacancies

2 comments:

  1. It's a good thinking.

    Well, I believe for those who plan to be a health practitioner should look back and note things they like or dislike while being taken care of by the practitioners.

    Therefore, they can give great service to people.

    I linked you up in my blog, hope you don't mind.

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  2. Thanks for the link, Nadine. They're always great!

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