Dermatology nurse practitioner vs family nurse practitioner

Differences between dermatology nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner duties and responsibilities

Dermatology nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of diabetes and provide prescriptions and education before discharge from the hospital.
• Present patient education regarding diagnosis, procedure, and treatment including medication instructions and wind care instructions.
• Maintain patient medical and pharmaceutical records in EMR.
• Perform skin biopsies to obtain accurate diagnosis of malignant skin conditions and neoplasms of uncertain behavior.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assess and monitor dermatology patients.
• Educate patients regarding skin care and products and participate in laser surgeries and cosmetic resurfacing procedures.
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Family nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes hypothyroidism and hypertension by following evidence base and clinical guidelines for these conditions.
• Manage acute illness and chronic health conditions including diabetes, hypertension, obesity and depression through a patient-centered, evidenced-base approach.
• Manage appropriate changes to individualize care plan to ensure cost and time efficacy in an outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation office.
• Refer patients to specialists to provide additional care to patients whose diseases and conditions are outside the scope of FNP practice.
• Full prescriptive rights with DEA certification.
• Educate patients on side effects, complications and further planning with chemotherapy.
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