| Aspect | Express Care | Urgent Care Nurse |
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| Certifications | CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS), optional certifications | CPR, BLS, ACLS (sometimes), state nursing license |
| Work Environment | Walk-in clinics, retail clinics, outpatient settings | Urgent care centers, emergency clinics |
| Job Responsibilities | Basic patient assessments, minor treatments, health screenings | More advanced assessments, minor procedures, patient education |
Express Care providers typically work in walk-in clinics with a focus on minor health issues and screenings, requiring basic certifications. Urgent Care Nurses often work in urgent care centers, handling more complex cases with additional certifications like ACLS. While both roles serve similar patient populations, Urgent Care Nurses usually perform more advanced procedures and assessments.