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55328 (2) (1.47 mi)
55388 (3) (6.67 mi)
55364 (8) (9.26 mi)
55313 (5) (10.15 mi)
55387 (5) (13.43 mi)
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  • Louise M Arlien, FNP

    Louise M Arlien, FNP

    916 SAINT PETER AVE
    DELANO, MN 55328
  • Catherine B Mascari, CNM

    Catherine B Mascari, CNM

    916 SAINT PETER AVE
    DELANO, MN 55328
  • Janella F Fuchs, FNP 10 Points

    Janella F Fuchs, FNP

    Distance: 6.11 mi
    204 LEWIS AVE S STE 201
    WATERTOWN, MN 55388
  • Kristin J Olson, FNP

    Kristin J Olson, FNP

    Distance: 6.11 mi
    204 LEWIS AVE S STE 201
    WATERTOWN, MN 55388
  • Rebecca M Wirtz, FNP

    Rebecca M Wirtz, FNP

    Distance: 6.11 mi
    204 LEWIS AVE S STE 201
    WATERTOWN, MN 55388
  • Jane E Allen, NP

    Jane E Allen, NP

    Distance: 9.43 mi
    2200 COMMERCE BLVD
    MOUND, MN 55364
  • Kelly A Boie, NP

    Kelly A Boie, NP

    Distance: 9.43 mi
    2200 COMMERCE BLVD
    MOUND, MN 55364
  • Madalynne H Clem, NP

    Madalynne H Clem, NP

    Distance: 9.43 mi
    2200 COMMERCE BLVD
    MOUND, MN 55364
  • Cynthia J Hibbs, NP

    Cynthia J Hibbs, NP

    Distance: 9.43 mi
    2200 COMMERCE BLVD
    MOUND, MN 55364
  • Anna N Hoffman, FNP

    Anna N Hoffman, FNP

    Distance: 9.43 mi
    2200 COMMERCE BLVD
    MOUND, MN 55364
  • Catherine B Mascari, CNM

    Catherine B Mascari, CNM

    Distance: 9.43 mi
    2200 COMMERCE BLVD
    MOUND, MN 55364
  • Judith L Miller, NP

    Judith L Miller, NP

    Distance: 9.43 mi
    2200 COMMERCE BLVD
    MOUND, MN 55364
  • Carolyn M Veglia-Young, NP

    Carolyn M Veglia-Young, NP

    Distance: 9.43 mi
    2200 COMMERCE BLVD
    MOUND, MN 55364
  • Christopher Menzies, MD

    Christopher Menzies, MD

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    1700 Highway 25 N
    Buffalo, MN 55313
  • Jane E Parker, NP

    Jane E Parker, NP

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    1700 HIGHWAY 25 N
    BUFFALO, MN 55313
  • Ann M Riewer, FNP

    Ann M Riewer, FNP

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    1700 HIGHWAY 25 N
    BUFFALO, MN 55313
  • Rhonda F Sand, FNP

    Rhonda F Sand, FNP

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    1700 HIGHWAY 25 N
    BUFFALO, MN 55313
  • Mary P Watson, NP

    Mary P Watson, NP

    Distance: 9.9 mi
    303 CATLIN ST
    BUFFALO, MN 55313
  • Janella F Fuchs, FNP

    Janella F Fuchs, FNP

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    851 MARKETPLACE DR
    WACONIA, MN 55387
  • Catherine B Mascari, CNM

    Catherine B Mascari, CNM

    Distance: 13.2 mi
    550 S MAPLE ST
    WACONIA, MN 55387

Nurse Practitioner Info

Nurse Practitioner Summary:
A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has obtained advanced education; usually in the form of a master's degree. This additional training allows the RN to diagnose and manage many common ailments.

Nurse Practitioners can carry out some of the same duties as a physician and can also be a patient's primary care giver. The Nurse Practitioner focuses on treating illnesses and conditions as well as educating patients on health, self-care, and treatment options.

Education and training: To become a Nurse Practitioner, an associate degree in nursing or a bachelor of science is required. The associate degree takes 2 to 3 years and the bachelor's degree takes 4 to 5 years. Then, he or she must take additional training to specialize in certain medical fields. Once the education is finished, the student must be licensed by the state.


Nurse Practitioner FAQs:
What is a

Nurse Practitioner

?
A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has additional training in the diagnosis of medical conditions, including chronic illness. A Nurse Practitioner can provide the same care as a physician. A Nurse Practitioner works closely with physicians.

What type of work does a Nurse Practitioner perform?
A Nurse Practitioner can be a regular health care provider. A Nurse Practitioner can see patients of all ages. A Nurse Practitioner focuses on prevention, education and wellness. A Nurse Practitioner can prescribe medication and give referrals.

Where does a Nurse Practitioner work?
A Nurse Practitioner can work in private offices, clinics, schools, hospitals and health departments.

What are the duties of a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner can carry out many duties. Some of these include:
- Conferring with physicians and referring patients to specialists
- Counseling and educating patients in treatment options and self-care
- Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions and diseases
- Obtaining medical history from patients and performing physical exams
- Ordering and interpreting x-rays, lab tests, and ECGs
- Prescribing medications and physical therapy
- Performing prenatal care and family planning

What types of Nurse Practitioners are there?
Nurse practitioners can be family nurse practitioners, adult nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, neonatal nurse practitioners, women's health nurse practitioners or acute care nurse practitioners.

How do I find a Nurse Practitioner in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Nurse Practitioner in your state. Select Nurse Practitioner from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Nurse Practitioner in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Nurse Practitioner in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Nurse Practitioners in your city and state.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms:
nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications