Many Nurse Practitioners work in private practice but some are hospital based. Hours of operation vary from place to place but many work 40 hour weeks. Others work three 12 hour shifts such as in the ER or surgical suites. Some Nurse Practitioners have their own practice and set their own hours of employment.
Nurse practitioners, on average, work during business hours. Inpatient nurse practitioners may work nights.
Yes, a nurse practitioner can excuse you from work.
No. First, osteopaths are independent, autonomous providers, and are physicians. They do not work under supervision. Nurse practitioners do not supervise doctors.
Osteopathic physicians and nurse practitioners may do may of the same types of work, but they are educated on different tracks.
Nurse Practitioners practice in all 50 states. There are no states that do not recognize nurse practitioners.
Nurse practitioners work in a variety of health care facilities like clinics, hospitals, rehab centers, mental health facilities, outpatient offices, schools, urgent care centers, retail clinics, nursing homes, and special diagnostic centers. Some nurse practitioners work in house call practices
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners was created in 2005.
Yes, paid vacation is a common benefit for nurse practitioners.
Billing for the work of nurse practitioners depends on the payer. CMS has the most commonly followed guidelines for billing for NP work.
The average nurse practitioner job in the United States pays $95,000. Nurse practitioners in high demand areas can earn more. In Washington, DC, the average annual income is $119,000 for a nurse practitioner.
Nurse practitioners work in all 50 US states and in many other countries.
Nurse practitioners generally hold a BS in nursing and MS in nursing.