Nurse practitioners can work alone or in a healthcare team to diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. They might administer medication, arrange, conduct, or interpret diagnostic procedures including blood work and x-rays, and concentrate on health promotion and illness prevention.
Jobs and Salary
About 7,900 nurse practitioners worked in Michigan in 2024, accounting for 0.2% of all jobs in the state. At the national level, this occupation employed 307,390 people, or 0.2% of all U.S. workers. In Michigan, the median hourly wage for nurse practitioners was $60.40, which was almost three times the statewide median of $23.22. At $62.12 per hour, the median wage for this occupation was marginally higher on a national level.
Common Job Titles
Jobs in this occupation include a variety of titles:
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
Workplace Duties
- Keeping thorough and comprehensive records of patient health care plans and outcomes
- Creating treatment programs in accordance with professional practice guidelines, standards of care, and scientific justification
- Giving patients the knowledge they need to avoid illness or disability, lower risk factors, or promote health
- evaluating and interpreting physical examination results, patient histories, symptoms, or diagnostic data in order to arrive at the right diagnosis.
- diagnosing or treating emergency, episodic, comorbid, unstable, or complex conditions in conjunction with other medical professionals as needed.
Education and Skills
Although some specialty professions may require extra credentials, the majority of nurse practitioners—nearly 90%—have earned a master’s degree or more, which is the standard educational prerequisite for entry-level positions. Strong inductive reasoning, problem sensitivity, and written understanding are all necessary abilities. Spreadsheet software, presentation software, medical software (Epic Systems), and web-based and communication tools are among the technical needs that are commonly included in job advertisements.
Most Related Employment
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- Registered Nurses
Employment Prospects
The outlook for this occupation is among the best in the state. Compared to Michigan’s expected 0.6 percent growth rate for all occupations, the long-term projected growth rate from 2022 to 2032 is 41.2 percent. Through 2032, there are expected to be 700 yearly vacancies for nurse practitioners, primarily due to rising healthcare demand. This demand will be influenced by a number of variables, such as the expanding healthcare needs of an aging population and a greater emphasis on preventative care.
Source: Michigan Center for Data and Analytics’ 2022–2032 Occupational Employment Projections; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics