Advanced Practice Nurse
Medical Assistant & Health Sciences
A research program that focuses on the study of advanced clinical practices, research methodologies, the administration of complex nursing services, and that prepares nurses to further the progress of nursing research through experimentation and clinical applications.
What Advanced Practice Nurses Do
A research program that focuses on the study of advanced clinical practices, research methodologies, the administration of complex nursing services, and that prepares nurses to further the progress of nursing research through experimentation and clinical applications.
Common Tasks
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
- 1Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
- 2Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
- 3Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- 4Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
- 5Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Types of Advanced Practice Nurses
Work Environment
Locations
- • Hospitals and health systems
- • Outpatient clinics and physician offices
- • Universities and nursing schools
- • Community health centers
- • Long-term care facilities
Schedule
Most roles have a set schedule, though clinical positions may include evenings, weekends, or on-call time and can involve moderate to high time pressure.
Physical Demands
Work typically involves a mix of sitting, standing, and walking, with moderate handling of equipment and supplies. Clinical roles may require being on your feet for long periods and occasional bending or repositioning patients.
Salary & Job Outlook
National Employment: 3,803,000 jobs
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Why Demand May Grow
An aging population and higher rates of chronic disease are increasing the need for advanced nursing care and care coordination. Growth in outpatient and community-based care is also expanding demand for nurse practitioners and nurse educators.
Skills You'll Need
Pros & Cons
Pros
- • Strong pay potential, especially in advanced practice roles
- • High job stability and broad geographic demand
- • Meaningful work improving patient outcomes
- • Multiple career paths (clinical, education, leadership, research)
- • Opportunities for specialization
Cons
- • High responsibility and stress, especially in complex patient care
- • Licensure, credentialing, and continuing education requirements
- • Risk of burnout and emotional fatigue
- • Exposure to illness and challenging patient situations
- • Competitive academic roles may require research output and publishing
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