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  • Audrey Addaquay-Corey, PMHNP
    300 Points

    Audrey Addaquay-Corey, PMHNP

    Anew Era TMS
    7514 N Mopac Expy
    Austin, TX 78731
  • Deanna Weibel, FNP-C, RN
    200 Points

    Deanna Weibel, FNP-C, RN

    Allergy Partners of Central Texas
    720 West 34th Street
    Suite 200
    Austin, TX 78705
  • Thea Libbos 150 Points

    Thea Libbos

    ARC Medical Park Tower Orthopedics
    1301 West 38th Street
    Suite 102
    Austin, TX 78705
  • Aleida Fernandez-Rubio 150 Points

    Aleida Fernandez-Rubio

    ARC Southwest
    1807 W Slaughter Lane
    Suite 490
    Austin, TX 78748
  • Amber Bowman

    Amber Bowman

    Amber Dawn Bowman, NP
    2200 Park Bend Dr
    Ste 300
    Austin, TX 78758
  • Linda Dao, MD

    Linda Dao, MD

    Anew Era TMS
    7514 N Mopac Expy
    Austin, TX 78731
  • Anum Kazi

    Anum Kazi

    Anum Zaka Kazi, NP
    6907 N Capital Of Texas Hwy
    Ste 240
    Austin, TX 78731
  • Carolyn Ramsey

    Carolyn Ramsey

    Carolyn Angel Ramsey, NP
    2200 Park Bend Dr
    Ste 300
    Austin, TX 78758
  • DAMARIS CHUKWURA

    DAMARIS CHUKWURA

    Dr. DAMARIS CHUKWURA, D.N.P.
    3001 Bee Caves Rd
    Ste 220
    Austin, TX 78746-5590
  • Emlyn Pamintuan

    Emlyn Pamintuan

    Emlyn Pamintuan, MD
    3801 North Lamar Blvd
    #300
    Austin, TX 78756
  • Jamie Christensen

    Jamie Christensen

    Jamie Lynn Christensen, NP
    6907 N Capital Of Texas Hwy
    Ste 240
    Austin, TX 78731
  • Jennifer Whitehill

    Jennifer Whitehill

    Jennifer Whitehill, MD
    3801 North Lamar Blvd
    #300
    Austin, TX 78756
  • Josephine Hong

    Josephine Hong

    Josephine Hong, NP
    6907 N Capital Of Texas Hwy
    Ste 240
    Austin, TX 78731
  • Hill Claire

    Hill Claire

    LifeStance Health
    1515 S Capitol Of TX Highway
    Austin, TX 78746-6544
  • Krystol Mascola, NP

    Krystol Mascola, NP

    5625 Eiger Rd.
    Suite 115
    Austin, TX 78735
  • Boenig Teresa

    Boenig Teresa

    Teresa Boenig, PA-C
    1515 S Capitol Of TX Highway
    Austin, TX 78746-6544
  • Tieryn Boarini

    Tieryn Boarini

    Tieryn Boarini
    12221 Renfert Way
    330
    Austin, TX 78758
  • Sladic Tihana

    Sladic Tihana

    Tihana Sladic, PMHNP
    1515 S Capitol Of TX Highway
    Austin, TX 78746-6544
  • Michelle Putman 150 Points

    Michelle Putman

    ARC Senior Care
    Distance: 13.98 mi
    15803 Windermere Drive
    Suite 102
    Pflugerville, TX 78660
  • Janelinda Enemkpali

    Janelinda Enemkpali

    Janelinda Chiamaka Enemkpali, NP
    Distance: 13.98 mi
    2700 W Pecan St
    Ste 102
    Pflugerville, TX 78660
  • Latarsha Edwards

    Latarsha Edwards

    Latarsha Edwards, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 17.1 mi
    505 E Palm Valley Blvd
    Round Rock, TX 78664
  • Maria Albrecht

    Maria Albrecht

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 17.1 mi
    505 E Palm Valley Blvd
    Round Rock, TX 78664

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