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Fort Pierce (17.79 mi)
Jupiter (20.65 mi)

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34994 (3) (0.18 mi)
34997 (1) (4.68 mi)
34952 (3) (7.47 mi)
34986 (3) (13.15 mi)
34982 (4) (14.36 mi)
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  • Shana Fleming 100 Points

    Shana Fleming

    Conviva Stuart
    1233 SE Indian Street
    Suite 103
    Stuart, FL 34997
  • Shana Fleming, APRN
    100 Points

    Shana Fleming, APRN

    1233 SE Indian Street,
    Suite 103
    Stuart, FL 34997
  • Joseph Howard

    Joseph Howard

    Joseph S Howard, PA-C
    2155 SE Federal Hwy
    Stuart, FL 34994
  • Noremi Shoaf, APRN

    Noremi Shoaf, APRN

    Conviva Care Center East St. Lucie
    Distance: 8.96 mi
    1700 SE Hillmoor Drive,
    Suite 500
    Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
  • Dominique Hill, APRN-AUTO

    Dominique Hill, APRN-AUTO

    Distance: 8.96 mi
    1700 SE Hillmoor Drive,
    Suite 500
    Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
  • Deborah Kicliter-Kelley

    Deborah Kicliter-Kelley

    Deborah A. Kicliter-Kelley, NP
    Distance: 17.79 mi
    1301 N Lawnwood Cir
    Fort Pierce, FL 34950
  • Iris Swiderski

    Iris Swiderski

    Iris Swiderski, MD
    Distance: 17.79 mi
    2401 Frist Boulevard
    Suite 4
    Fort Pierce, FL 34950
  • Joely Ayes

    Joely Ayes

    Joely Ayes, NP
    Distance: 17.79 mi
    2940 S US Highway 1
    Ste C11
    Fort Pierce, FL 34982
  • Kimberly Foncham Bradley

    Kimberly Foncham Bradley

    Kimberly Ross Foncham Bradley, NP
    Distance: 17.79 mi
    2940 S US Highway 1
    Ste C11
    Fort Pierce, FL 34982
  • Elizabeth Rauch, APRN

    Elizabeth Rauch, APRN

    Distance: 17.79 mi
    1215 S. 25th Street
    Fort Pierce, FL 34947
  • Janine Beattie, APRN
    100 Points

    Janine Beattie, APRN

    Conviva Care Center Military Trail
    Distance: 20.66 mi
    875 Military Trail
    Ste 200 210
    Jupiter, FL 33458
  • Renee Lancaster-Cope, APRN-AUTO
    100 Points

    Renee Lancaster-Cope, APRN-AUTO

    Distance: 20.66 mi
    875 Military Trail
    Ste 200 210
    Jupiter, FL 33458
  • Teresita Brunner 100 Points

    Teresita Brunner

    MCCI Medical Group Jupiter Lakes
    Distance: 20.66 mi
    210 Jupiter Lakes Blvd
    Suite 4104
    Jupiter, FL 33458
  • Christopher Hamper 100 Points

    Christopher Hamper

    MCCI Medical Group Jupiter Lakes
    Distance: 20.66 mi
    550 Heritage Dr.
    #100
    Jupiter, FL 33458
  • Mariya Yankelevych 100 Points

    Mariya Yankelevych

    MCCI Medical Group Jupiter Lakes
    Distance: 20.66 mi
    210 Jupiter Lakes Blvd
    Suite 4104
    Jupiter, FL 33458
  • Lindsay Shutes, APRN
    100 Points

    Lindsay Shutes, APRN

    Distance: 20.66 mi
    550 Heritage Drive,
    Suite 100
    Jupiter, FL 33458
  • Lyse Briette, APRN

    Lyse Briette, APRN

    Conviva Care Center Military Trail
    Distance: 20.66 mi
    875 Military Trail
    Ste 200 210
    Jupiter, FL 33458
  • Shannon Milam, APRN

    Shannon Milam, APRN

    Distance: 20.66 mi
    601 University Blvd
    Ste 204
    Jupiter, FL 33458

Nearby Cities

Port Saint... (8.96 mi)
Fort Pierce (17.79 mi)
Jupiter (20.65 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