How to become a Nurse Practitioner?

By Muhammad Faheem -

Do you know, what is a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?

An NP is a registered nurse who is dedicated to provide the healthcare services like other physicians. NPs have a lot of areas to choose from and specialize in, and serve in the same capacity like other medical practitioners. They may specialize in the Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cardiology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Primary Care and Gerontology/Elder Care. They can serve in diagnosing and treating various illness, injuries and other disorders. They can work in their full capacity through their extended knowledge and expertise. Following are some of the mandatory things in becoming a Nurse Practitioner.
Getting the elementary nursing education

The candidates aspiring to become professional nurse practitioners can initiate their career after securing the elementary education. It may be an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing. The candidates can easily enter the profession as a trainee and recognized as a registered nurse after meeting the state’s criteria. The candidate can secure the associate degrees in a limited duration of two years, whereas they may transfer credits to a bachelor’s degree as well. The bachelor’s degree gives a more favorable professional edge to a nurse practitioner that’s why the candidate, pursuing a career in nursing,  may search for the schools that offer accelerated four year bachelor program. The candidates should also enroll in the communication classes to hold a strong grip on understanding and make the patients understood about a health problem and the procedures to carry.

Get the experience along with relevant education

The nurse practitioners are also required to show their expertise through practical experience. Soon after the Associate or bachelors degree they may secure an entry level position. Their experience is counted towards the qualification as a nurse practitioner. They may start working in a small clinic or hospital and get their experience registered and approved by their career mentors. Starting with this experience may lead the candidate to certify themselves as registered nurses and pursue for the nurse practitioner title.
Securing a license

Every state in the USA needs the nurses to secure a professional license by passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The license ensures their professional safety and they can pursue their career further by qualifying graduate studies. The graduate studies can be started soon after getting the license.

Studying for a graduate degree

The registered nurses may become nurse practitioners by earning a master’s degree in nursing while some of the nurses go for a doctoral degree, which is an additional complement but not a requirement. These master programs can be completed in 2-3 years and the candidates can get specialization in the area of their own interest. They may opt for family care, the basic healthcare, patho-physiology and advanced pharmacology.

Obtaining a license of the Advanced Practice Nurse

The master’s degree earns you the license of a nurse practitioner whereas most of the state encourages further licenses to render the service as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). An APN has multiple roles of working as a nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, clinical nurse and nurse anesthetist. They became the license holders to serve in a private clinic, hospitals, schools, colleges and public hospitals.

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