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- Nurse Practitioner
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Acute Care
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with serious or urgent health problems, often in hospitals or intensive care units. Acute Care Nurse Practitioners diagnose and treat sudden illnesses or injuries, manage chronic conditions that have become severe, and provide advanced treatments like ordering tests, prescribing medications, and coordinating care. Patients can expect thorough monitoring, quick response to changes in condition, and expert support during critical or complex medical situations.
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Adult Health
A nurse who specializes in caring for adults, providing routine check-ups, managing ongoing health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, and addressing common illnesses and injuries. They offer health screenings, preventive care, patient education, and help manage medications. Patients can expect support for both short-term and long-term health issues, as well as guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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Community Health
A nurse who specializes in promoting health and preventing illness within communities. Community Health Nurse Practitioners provide health education, screenings, immunizations, and manage common conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, infections, and minor injuries. They often coordinate care, offer support for chronic diseases, and connect patients with local resources. Patients can expect personalized care focused on improving overall community well-being and access to healthcare services.
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Critical Care Medicine
A nurse who specializes in caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries in settings like intensive care units. They assess and manage severe conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, heart problems, and trauma. Patients can expect monitoring, advanced treatments, coordination with doctors, and support for both patients and families during critical times.
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Gerontology
A nurse who specializes in caring for older adults, a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provides health assessments, manages chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis, and helps with age-related conditions such as memory loss and mobility issues. Patients can expect personalized care plans, medication management, health education, and support for maintaining independence and quality of life as they age.
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Neonatal
A nurse who specializes in caring for newborn babies, especially those who are premature or have health problems at birth. Neonatal nurse practitioners provide advanced care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), monitor vital signs, manage feeding and breathing issues, and support families. They treat conditions such as respiratory distress, infections, low birth weight, and birth defects, and help guide parents through their baby’s care and recovery.
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Neonatal, Critical Care
A nurse who is specially trained to care for newborn babies who are critically ill or premature in intensive care settings. This provider monitors vital signs, manages breathing support, administers medications, and coordinates care with doctors and families. Common conditions they manage include breathing problems, infections, birth complications, or low birth weight. Patients and families can expect skilled assessment, emergency care, and ongoing support for their newborn’s needs.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
A nurse who specializes in women's health, focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive issues. An Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner provides prenatal care, family planning, well-woman exams, screening for cancers, and treatment for menstrual or menopause concerns. Patients can expect check-ups, advice on birth control, support during pregnancy, and help with common gynecological problems such as infections or pelvic pain.
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Occupational Health
A nurse who specializes in occupational health, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses. They help patients with conditions such as back pain, repetitive strain injuries, exposure to hazardous substances, and stress-related issues. Occupational health nurse practitioners provide health screenings, workplace safety education, immunizations, and guidance on returning to work safely. Patients can expect care tailored to their job environment and support in staying healthy and safe at work.
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Pediatrics
A nurse who specializes in caring for infants, children, and teenagers, providing routine checkups, vaccinations, and treatment for common childhood illnesses such as ear infections, asthma, and colds. Pediatric nurse practitioners also monitor growth and development, offer guidance on nutrition and behavior, and manage chronic conditions like diabetes. Patients can expect family-centered care, health education, and support for both children and their caregivers.
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Pediatrics, Critical Care
A nurse who specializes in caring for critically ill infants, children, and teenagers, providing advanced monitoring, treatments, and support in intensive care settings. This provider manages severe illnesses and injuries such as respiratory failure, severe infections, trauma, and post-surgical recovery. Patients and families can expect thorough assessment, medication management, coordination with doctors and specialists, and clear communication about care plans during serious or life-threatening conditions.
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Perinatal
A nurse who specializes in caring for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the weeks after delivery. Perinatal nurse practitioners provide prenatal checkups, help manage common pregnancy symptoms, support safe labor and delivery, and monitor the health of both mother and baby. They educate families about pregnancy, birth, and newborn care, and help manage conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes in pregnancy, and postpartum concerns. Patients can expect personalized care, health education, and support throughout the perinatal period.
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Primary Care
A nurse who provides general healthcare for patients of all ages, focusing on wellness, prevention, and treatment of common illnesses. Primary care nurse practitioners perform check-ups, diagnose and manage conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, colds, and minor injuries, and offer health advice. They can prescribe medications, order tests, give immunizations, and coordinate referrals to specialists, helping patients manage their overall health.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health
A nurse who is specially trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions in people of all ages. Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners provide therapy, prescribe medications, and help manage issues like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use problems. Patients can expect support with emotional and behavioral concerns, medication management, counseling, and education about mental health.
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School
A nurse who specializes in caring for students in a school setting, providing health assessments, managing common childhood illnesses and injuries, administering medications, and promoting wellness. School nurse practitioners address issues like asthma, allergies, minor infections, and injuries, and help with chronic condition management. They educate students and staff on healthy habits and are a key resource for health concerns during the school day.
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Women's Health
A nurse who specializes in caring for women throughout their lives, especially in areas related to reproductive and sexual health. They provide routine exams, birth control counseling, prenatal and postnatal care, menopause management, and screenings for breast and gynecologic cancers. Patients can expect support for common concerns like menstrual problems, infections, and family planning, as well as education on women’s health and wellness.