How do they match: Nurse Practitioners

  • Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks.
  • 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.
  • Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
  • Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.