Description
The US Army Family Nurse Practitioner Officer performs primary care nursing in a generic capacity for adults, children, and obstetrical/gynecological. As such, Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) elicit comprehensive health histories, performs complete physical examinations, orders and/or performs diagnostic tests, analyzes data, formulates a problem list, develops and implements plans of care, collaborates with other health professionals, and refers patients as appropriate.
Core Skills
- primary care and family practice
- comprehensive health assessment
- diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making
- care plan development and management
- patient education and counseling
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- electronic health record documentation
- population health and preventive care
- quality improvement participation
- time management in high-volume settings
- telehealth and remote care practices
Common Certifications
- State Nurse Practitioner License (APRN/NP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC or FNP-C)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- DEA Registration
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.