ONET Occupations » 29-1171.00

Nurse Practitioners

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.84)
  2. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.74)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.74)
  4. Use my brain - Data (4.52)
  5. Listen - People (4.50)
  6. Use my intuition - Data (4.38)
  7. Communicate well, in person - People (4.38)
  8. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.13)
  9. Speak - People (4.12)
  10. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.12)
  11. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (4.06)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.06)
  13. Solve problems - Data (3.88)
  14. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  15. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  16. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  17. Instruct - People (3.75)
  18. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.61)
  19. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.61)
  20. Imagine - Data (3.61)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.25)
  2. Reading Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Speaking (4.12)
  4. Science (4.12)
  5. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  6. Monitoring (4.00)
  7. Social Perceptiveness (4.00)
  8. Active Learning (3.88)
  9. Service Orientation (3.88)
  10. Complex Problem Solving (3.88)
  11. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  12. Writing (3.75)
  13. Coordination (3.75)
  14. Instructing (3.75)
  15. Time Management (3.62)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.50)
  2. Oral Expression (4.38)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.38)
  4. Written Comprehension (4.25)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (4.25)
  6. Written Expression (4.12)
  7. Speech Clarity (4.12)
  8. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  10. Information Ordering (3.75)
  11. Near Vision (3.75)
  12. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.97)
  2. Dependability (4.87)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.84)
  4. Concern for Others (4.74)
  5. Self Control (4.55)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.52)
  7. Analytical Thinking (4.52)
  8. Cooperation (4.45)
  9. Initiative (4.42)
  10. Social Orientation (4.26)
  11. Independence (4.19)
  12. Achievement/Effort (4.16)
  13. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.16)
  14. Leadership (4.13)
  15. Persistence (4.06)
  16. Innovation (3.61)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.81)
  2. Getting Information (4.77)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.68)
  4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.61)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.58)
  6. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.43)
  7. Analyzing Data or Information (4.26)
  8. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.23)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.19)
  10. Interacting With Computers (4.19)
  11. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.17)
  12. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.13)
  13. Training and Teaching Others (4.06)
  14. Processing Information (4.06)
  15. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.97)
  16. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.90)
  17. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.84)
  18. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.83)
  19. Coaching and Developing Others (3.80)
  20. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.68)
  21. Developing and Building Teams (3.65)
  22. Thinking Creatively (3.61)
  23. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.55)
  1. There are currently no detailed activities.