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Smithfield (21.3 mi)
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Kinston (24.67 mi)

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27534 (6) (3.76 mi)
27530 (2) (5.91 mi)
28551 (1) (12.5 mi)
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28501 (16) (23.53 mi)
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  • Christeen Jefferson

    Christeen Jefferson

    Mrs. Christeen Jefferson, MSN, RN AGPCNP - BC
    1402 WAYNE MEMORIAL DR
    Goldsboro, NC 275342235
  • Laura Shearer, FNP
    790 Points

    Laura Shearer, FNP

    ECU Health Family Medicine - La Grange
    Distance: 12.74 mi
    101 S Carey St.
    La Grange, NC 28551
  • Tracey Sherrod, ANP
    1040 Points

    Tracey Sherrod, ANP

    ECU Health Family Medicine - Wilson
    Distance: 23.64 mi
    ECU Health Healthplex - Wilson
    3724 Raleigh Rd. Parkway West
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Deirdra Pearce, FNP
    540 Points

    Deirdra Pearce, FNP

    Distance: 23.64 mi
    1704 Glendale Dr SW
    Suite C
    Wilson, NC 27893
  • Mallory Moore, FNP-BC
    490 Points

    Mallory Moore, FNP-BC

    Distance: 23.64 mi
    3724 Raleigh Rd. Parkway West
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Anthony Jackson, FNP
    160 Points

    Anthony Jackson, FNP

    ECU Health Family Medicine - Wilson
    Distance: 23.64 mi
    ECU Health Healthplex - Wilson
    3724 Raleigh Rd. Parkway West
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Andrea Brooks, FNP
    150 Points

    Andrea Brooks, FNP

    Distance: 23.64 mi
    3724 Raleigh Rd. Parkway West
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Valerie Buffaloe, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Valerie Buffaloe, FNP-BC

    Distance: 23.64 mi
    3724 Raleigh Rd. Parkway West
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Lisa Genovese, FNP
    150 Points

    Lisa Genovese, FNP

    ECU Health Family Medicine - Glendale
    Distance: 23.64 mi
    1704 Glendale Dr SW
    Suite C
    Wilson, NC 27893
  • Amanda Cannon, AGNP-C
    100 Points

    Amanda Cannon, AGNP-C

    Distance: 23.64 mi
    3724 Raleigh Rd. Parkway West
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Elliotte Pearson II, ANP-BC
    730 Points

    Elliotte Pearson II, ANP-BC

    ECU Health Multispecialty Clinic - Kinston (Suite H)
    Distance: 24.67 mi
    701 Doctor’s Dr.
    Suite H
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Kimberly Wetherington, FNP
    460 Points

    Kimberly Wetherington, FNP

    ECU Health Gastroenterology - Kinston
    Distance: 24.67 mi
    701 Doctors Dr., Suite N
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Gretchen Vick, ANP
    440 Points

    Gretchen Vick, ANP

    Vidant Oncology - Kinston
    Distance: 24.67 mi
    313 Airport Rd.
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Lindsey Roberson, FNP
    360 Points

    Lindsey Roberson, FNP

    ECU Health Internal Medicine - Kinston
    Distance: 24.67 mi
    ECU Health Multispecialty Clinic - Kinston (Suite N)
    701 Doctors Dr.
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Ashley Venters, FNP
    250 Points

    Ashley Venters, FNP

    ECU Health Internal Medicine - Kinston
    Distance: 24.67 mi
    ECU Health Multispecialty Clinic - Kinston (Suite N)
    701 Doctors Dr.
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • J. Bryan Lake, FNP
    220 Points

    J. Bryan Lake, FNP

    ECU Health Internal Medicine - Kinston
    Distance: 24.67 mi
    ECU Health Multispecialty Clinic - Kinston (Suite N)
    701 Doctors Dr.
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Melinda Taylor, AGNP
    210 Points

    Melinda Taylor, AGNP

    ECU Health Endocrinology - Kinston
    Distance: 24.67 mi
    701 Doctors Dr.
    Suite D
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Victoria Conway, FNP-C
    210 Points

    Victoria Conway, FNP-C

    ECU Health Heart & Vascular Care - Kinston
    Distance: 24.67 mi
    701 Doctors Dr.
    Suite B
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Courtney Greene, AGNP-C
    170 Points

    Courtney Greene, AGNP-C

    ECU Health Heart & Vascular Care - Kinston
    Distance: 24.67 mi
    701 Doctors Dr.
    Suite B
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Jamie Avery, FNP
    150 Points

    Jamie Avery, FNP

    Distance: 24.67 mi
    313 Airport Rd.
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Alyssa Hill, PA-C
    150 Points

    Alyssa Hill, PA-C

    Distance: 24.67 mi
    313 Airport Rd.
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Olivia Jones, FNP
    150 Points

    Olivia Jones, FNP

    Distance: 24.67 mi
    701 Doctors Dr.
    Suite N
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Sherry Smith, ANP
    150 Points

    Sherry Smith, ANP

    Distance: 24.67 mi
    313 Airport Rd.
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Mallory Tucker, FNP
    150 Points

    Mallory Tucker, FNP

    Distance: 24.67 mi
    701 Doctors Dr.
    Suite N
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Lori Stroud, FNP
    360 Points

    Lori Stroud, FNP

    ECU Health Family Medicine - Pink Hill
    Distance: 26.69 mi
    103 S Central Ave.
    Pink Hill, NC 28572

Nearby Cities

La Grange (12.74 mi)
Smithfield (21.3 mi)
Wilson (23.65 mi)
Kinston (24.67 mi)

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