How do they match: Nurse Practitioners

  • Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults.
  • Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.
  • Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
  • Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems, such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources.

  • Supervise patient care personnel.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.