Career Connections: Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner is able to diagnose and treat patients, establish a practice, and act independently of a doctor's supervision. A master's degree is required for advanced practice nursing, enabling a person to specialize in family medicine, pediatrics, and much more. Part of the "Career Connections" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 18 seconds
- Topic: Careers, Health and Safety
- Subtopic: Health Care, Occupations
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2014
- Producer/Distributor: Ohio Broadcast Educational Media Commission
- Series: Career Connections
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