They work independently in evaluating patient needs and providing health care. However, they must periodically consult with a doctor. Nurse Practitioners is a specialty of Registered Nurses. For more information, see the Registered Nurses occupation. Nurse Practitioners is in the Health Services Career Cluster.
Wages vary with level of training and experience.
Entry level wages may be lower. Outlook Nurse practitioners were included the larger occupational group of registered nurses. There were 43,440 people employed in this group in Indiana in 1996. It is estimated that between 1990 and 2005, about 1,740 jobs per year will need to be filled in this occupation. This number includes new jobs and jobs resulting from the replacement of current workers.