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Nurses are indispensable and therefore there are always openings in this field. Nurse is a general term though, covering many types of medical care responsibilities. A nurse performs a variety of duties and work from almost all medical settings.

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Nurse Practitioner Salary: 

Nurse Practitioner Salary

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Nurses are indispensable and therefore there are always openings in this field. Nurse is a general term though, covering many types of medical care responsibilities. A nurse performs a variety of duties and work from almost all medical settings.

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The level of education and licensure therefore distinguishes various types of nurses such as Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Advance Practice Nurse . The scope of work & the Nurse Practitioner Salary ( practical nurse salary )of each are different and vary based on the specialty or medical setting.

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Of all the nurses, Nurse Practitioner is the most highly educated and highest paid too. This is because they have advance education in their fields, with a masters’ degree & specializations similar to doctors. Nurse practitioners serve as primary and specialty care providers, providing a blend of nursing and healthcare services to patients and families.

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They practice on their own & can diagnose and treat patients just like Physicians. Some of the specialty areas for nurse practitioners are family practice, adult practice, women’s health, pediatrics, acute care, and geriatrics.

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A Nurse Practitioners salary is around $85000, and the range is about $60000 to $90000 . The earnings vary based on the specialty, for example a specialization in Neonatal, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cardiology or Surgery will give you a higher pay.

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Approximate Annual Nurse Practitioner Salary by Specialty : Emergency: $95000 Neonatal: $94000 Surgery: $87000 Gynecology: $85000 Gerontology: $84000 Mental Health: $83000

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Pediatric: $80000 Family practice: $79000 Women’s health: $78000

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A starting Nurse Practitioner Salary is about $58000 to $60000. The salary not only varies by specialty, but also by location and the industry where you choose to practice.

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Ultimately, becoming a Nurse Practitioner is one of the best profiles in the medical field, since you earn very well and perform tasks like that of a doctor. This job is a very stable one and you can build a career for a lifetime in this role!

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The medical field in the US and world over has become one of the largest and rapidly growing job sectors, considering the need for the best health care facilities required today. One reason is the globalization which means people traveling the world over on work, so they want the best medical care for their families while they are away!

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Thanks to advanced technology, the average life span of man has increased due to which the elderly require more care. One more important factor is the overall decline in general health of all age-groups of people, due to the unhealthy and stressful lifestyles nowadays.

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These have led to the surge in healthcare facilities, especially when it comes to nursing. http://www.salaryguideshq.com/