- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Healthcare & Human Services
- Annual Median Wage$ 128,990$103,530
$164,320Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Nurse Practitioners, also referred to as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare. The scope of practice varies from state to state.
What do they typically do
- Perform and order diagnostic tests and analyze results
- Take and record patients' medical histories and symptoms
- Operate and monitor medical equipment
- Observe patients and diagnose various health problems
- Teach patients and families about patient care and how to stay healthy
- Perform physical exams
- Give patients medicines and treatments
- Set up plans for patients' care or contribute to existing plans
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +3.8%Job Opening 805Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs822511921Change 3696
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