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Advanced Practice Nurse w/Prescription (APNP) licensure req.The Nurse Practitioner (NP) performs the functions of examining, assessing, planning, and implementing the health care of assigned patients in collaboration and under the general supervision of a licensed physician. The NP secures patient histories, performs physical examinations, orders laboratory tests, develops and implements treatment plans, performs diagnostic and treatment procedures, records findings, and provides patient education and counseling to enhance our effectiveness in providing care in the preparation for and recovery from cardiothoracic surgical procedures.Education/Learning Experience: - Required: Masters of Science in Nursing granted by an accredited college or university, and is qualified for certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber as defined in Chapter N 8.03 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.Skills/Knowledge: - Required: Must be able to apply diverse principles of logic, medical or scientific thinking to a wide range of health care situations. Ability to apply accepted methods of treatment and creative new developments to health care problems. Must possess a strong interest in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with cardiothoracic difficulties.Licenses/Certifications: - Required: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin as defined in Chapter N 8.02 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, current certification from a national certification body approved by the Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner.