Orthopedic NPs will always be in need at physicians’ offices, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, outpatient surgical practices, sports medicine practices, and hospitals.
An Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner is a specialized Nurse Practitioner that focuses on the care and treatment of patients suffering from musculoskeletal problems. These can include disease and/or injuries of the bones, muscles, joints, and supporting connective tissue.
Note: This specialty may require an advanced certification in addition to a Masters degree or higher