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Career Spotlight

AA woman with steth in pink smiling at older patient (Photo: Getty Images)

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are Advanced Practice Nurses who provide care to patients throughout the lifespan, from premature newborns to the elderly.

Average Salary: $74,812 - $0 [*]

Years in school: 6 - 8 after high school graduation

Job outlook: Excellent

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