NURSE PRACTITIONER AND CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST http//library.thinkquest.org/15569/carla.html duties and responsabilities : nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice registered nurses who have received special courses and training. they usually work closelywith doctors and can perform many high-level primary care tasks. they often specialize in specific types of practice such as pediatrics, psychiatry, or obstetrics. some establish private practices;however;most work in doctors' offices, hospitals, or neighborhood health centers. duties often include: *taking detailed medical histories and performing complete physical exams. *providing diagnoses and recommending treatment plans. *treating common medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries. *prescribing limited medications. *counseling patients and families. AVERAGE SALARY:: $39,000-$70,000 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: students should take challenging high school courses in science, math, and english. students must complete all of the education requirements to become a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse.They must then complete additional master's level training and pass a certification examination. CHOOSE THE RIGHT !!!!!!!!!!