Diagnose and treat severe, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. They focus on health promotion and disease prevention. They order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. They prescribe medication and must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. They provide well woman gynecological care. They must have specialized, graduate nursing education.
Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. They assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. They must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient care activities in a clinical practice. They ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
Provide advanced nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.
Provide advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders. They provide psychotherapy under the direction of a psychiatrist.
Provide advanced nursing care for patients with severe conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. They care for pre and post operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. They administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. They advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. They licensing or registration required.
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.
