The Surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides direct care and follow-up for patients in surgical care units. Works in collaboration with hospital physicians to manage care for patients in a surgical setting. Being a Surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP) prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. In addition, Surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP) requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in specialty area based on RN licensu ...re and state authority for advanced practice. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. Surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.More Show Less
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