Nurse Practitioner (APRN) vs Registered Nurse (RN)

Nurse Practitioner

• Obtain patient history and perform physical assessments.
• Diagnose and treat health conditions and chronic diseases.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as labs and x-rays.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments.
• Provide patient education and counseling.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Registered Nurse

• Administer medications and treatments to patients as ordered by a physician.
• Monitor patient health and record vital signs or changes in condition.
• Create and update patient medical records and care plans.
• Communicate with patients, families, and medical staff about care.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare team members.
• Supervise nursing assistants or other staff members.

Summed up from 30 job postings

More common in Nurse Practitioner postings

• Nurse Practitioner4 in 10
• Primary Care2 in 10
• Physical Examination2 in 10
• Electronic Medical Records1 in 10
• Advanced Practice Nursing1 in 10

More common in Registered Nurse postings

• Direct Patient Care1 in 10
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)1 in 10
• American Heart Association1 in 10
• Patient Education1 in 10

Nurse Practitioner

• Basic Life Support2 in 10
• DEA License1 in 10
• AANP Certification1 in 10
• Physician Assistant Licensure (NCCPA)1 in 10
• RN License1 in 10

Registered Nurse

• RN License5 in 10
• Registered Nurse4 in 10
• Basic Life Support3 in 10
• Accredited School of Nursing2 in 10
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)2 in 10
• CPR Certification1 in 10