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(Describer) Beside four different-size different-color circles connected by lines, title: Career Connections.
(Describer) Title: Health and Wellness – Nurse Practitioner A man in a long white jacket and a stethoscope around his neck smiles in an exam room.
(male)
If you're interested
in nursing,
math is incredibly important.
(Describer) Aaron Begue:
I know everyone always says,
"You'll use that every day."
You absolutely do,
in addition
to the other sciences,
such as chemistry,
biology, anatomy.
There are many differences
between a registered nurse
and a nurse practitioner.
The bachelor's prepared nurse
is a registered nurse
who has the basic training
and college preparation.
That lays the foundation
for them progressing
to the master's level
if they choose to become
an advanced practice nurse.
(Describer) He types at a computer.
A nurse practitioner
is able to diagnose
and treat patients
for common illnesses
and health care concerns.
Additionally,
they can review,
interpret, and then act
upon their interpretations
of diagnostic tests,
laboratory findings.
They act independently.
They are able to have
their own practices,
see their own patients,
which can include
family practice, pediatrics.
It can include
psychiatric mental health,
adult health,
and many others.
(Describer) He writes notes as a patient talks.
With today's changes
in health care,
advanced practice nursing
is an excellent position.
There's not only
the opportunities
to provide
direct patient care,
there's opportunities
for administrative roles.
There's opportunities
for working
with state
and local governments,
also work with hospitals
and clinics
that are looking
to get started
and build the best
health care product available.
(Describer) He listens to the patient’s breathing with the stethoscope, and works at the computer again.
In high school,
I was interested
in the sciences.
Those were where
I was most successful.
I volunteered
at the local hospital.
It helps you
become more comfortable
interacting with someone
who's dealing with illness
or a family dealing
with illness.
That's helped my career.
The most important thing is
to get a well-rounded education.
Then begin
with finding a mentor
who has the knowledge
to recognize your interest
and help you get
to the goals
that you're setting
for yourself.
(Describer) The computer is on a desk in his office, which has a chart on a wall.
As the director
of advanced practice
at the Wexner Medical Center,
I work with all
of our nurse practitioners.
When you're working
with individuals who want
to do better than they already
are, it's very rewarding
because they are interested
in making things better
so that our patients receive
the best care possible.
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