Nurse Practitioner in primary healthcare

Nurse Practitioner has a few general responsibilities, including:

• Providing primary care to patients
• Performing initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations
• Setting up and monitoring medical equipment
• Administering diagnostic tests
• Communicating test results to patients and their families
• Recording patient medical histories
• Operating and maintaining medical equipment

one must be a registered nurse (RN), hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The technical skills needed to thrive in this role:

• Person centered
• Computer skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Listening skills
• Organisation skills
• Time management skills
• Teamwork skills
• Empathy and compassion
• The ability to work under pressure and for long hours
• The ability to provide accurate, effective care in stressful situations