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80228 (3) (5.26 mi)
80002 (1) (7.05 mi)
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  • PETER DAHLBERG

    PETER DAHLBERG

    PETER DAHLBERG, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
    Distance: 7.81 mi
    5400 Ward Rd
    Bldg V - Suite 110
    Arvada, CO 80002
  • Chelsea Carruthers 100 Points

    Chelsea Carruthers

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    Distance: 8.21 mi
    11750 W 2nd Place
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Laura Fox 100 Points

    Laura Fox

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    Distance: 8.21 mi
    11750 W 2nd Place
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Anna Jackson 100 Points

    Anna Jackson

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    Distance: 8.21 mi
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Jolene Mirabella 100 Points

    Jolene Mirabella

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    Distance: 8.21 mi
    11750 W 2nd Place
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Theresa O'Brien 100 Points

    Theresa O'Brien

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    Distance: 8.21 mi
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Kate Setter 100 Points

    Kate Setter

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    Distance: 8.21 mi
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Frederique Giguere

    Frederique Giguere

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    Distance: 8.21 mi
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Sara Goyzueta

    Sara Goyzueta

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    Distance: 8.21 mi
    11750 W 2nd Place
    Ste 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Jamie Page

    Jamie Page

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    Distance: 8.21 mi
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Sharon Kirby

    Sharon Kirby

    Sharon Kirby, DO | Family Medicine
    Distance: 8.21 mi
    11700 W 2nd Place
    Ste 310
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • 100 Points

    BAYADA Home Health

    Distance: 11.25 mi
    8670 Wolff Court
    Building 8, Suite 115
    Westminster, CO 80031
  • Triscia Malmstrom 100 Points

    Triscia Malmstrom

    CHPG Church Ranch Primary Care
    Distance: 11.25 mi
    7233 Church Ranch Blvd
    Westminster, CO 80021
  • Jennifer Medina 100 Points

    Jennifer Medina

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 11.25 mi
    8471 Turnpike Drive
    Westminster, CO 80031-4387

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