Nurse Practitioner: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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A Nurse Practitioner can often remember how a child has grown over many check-ups, from the first visit to the next one!
Through history
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Long ago
Nurses have helped people get well for a very long time. Over the years, some nurses studied more so they could check people's health on their own.
Tools of the trade
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Stethoscope
A stethoscope helps the nurse listen closely to your heartbeat and your breathing. It is a special tool for listening inside your body.
A day in the job
- Morning at the clinicThe Nurse Practitioner says hello to each family with a smile. Then they ask, "How can I help you today?"
Words to know
- Assess
- To assess means to look carefully at something and figure out what is going on. A Nurse Practitioner asks questions and looks closely to assess how you feel.
Quiz time
A Nurse Practitioner uses a tiny light to look inside your ears.
A Nurse Practitioner can only work with grown-ups, never with children.
A warm drink and rest can be part of a plan to feel better.