Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1976 Family Nurse Practicioner
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
A family nurse practitioner provides primary care to children, adults, and older patients by diagnosing conditions and prescribing treatment. The practitioner prevents illness, manages chronic diseases, and arranges referrals for additional care.
Core Skills
- family primary care
- adult and pediatric assessment
- differential diagnosis
- medication prescribing
- chronic disease management
- preventive health screening
- laboratory and diagnostic ordering
- patient health coaching
- specialty care coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Clinical Technician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Career Growth
- Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® (CPHQ)
- Certified Managed Care Nurse
Also Common
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
What the Work Involves
- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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