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Mcdonough (17.33 mi)

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30269 (7) (7.29 mi)
30228 (6) (10.53 mi)
30265 (22) (14.87 mi)
30281 (11) (15.64 mi)
30253 (3) (15.72 mi)
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  • Jennifer Robinson, MS, FNP-C
    460 Points

    Jennifer Robinson, MS, FNP-C

    Distance: 8.88 mi
    1212 N. Peachtree Parkway
    Peachtree City, GA 30269
  • Jovon Taylor

    Jovon Taylor

    Jovon Taylor, APRN
    Distance: 8.88 mi
    125 Governors Square
    Ste D
    Peachtree City, GA 30269
  • Ladonna Doxie

    Ladonna Doxie

    Ladonna Doxie, NP
    Distance: 8.88 mi
    125 Governors Square
    Ste D
    Peachtree City, GA 30269
  • Charniece Smith

    Charniece Smith

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 8.88 mi
    125 Governors Square
    Ste D
    Peachtree City, GA 30269
  • Rumble Tricia

    Rumble Tricia

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 8.88 mi
    117 Governors Square
    Peachtree City, GA 30269-4811
  • Bola Falegan 100 Points

    Bola Falegan

    Aylo Health - Primary Care at Hampton
    Distance: 10.79 mi
    1058 Bear Creek Blvd
    Hampton, GA 30228
  • Raquel Parker 50 Points

    Raquel Parker

    Aylo Health - Primary Care at Hampton
    Distance: 10.79 mi
    1058 Bear Creek Blvd
    Hampton, GA 30228
  • Hansel Rayner 160 Points

    Hansel Rayner

    Eagles Landing Endocrinology
    Distance: 14.35 mi
    145 Eagles Walk
    Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • Courtney Weeks 100 Points

    Courtney Weeks

    Stockbridge
    Distance: 14.35 mi
    150 North Park Trail
    Ste B
    Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • Matthews Cherlyn

    Matthews Cherlyn

    Cherlyn Matthews, FNP-C
    Distance: 14.35 mi
    250 Corporate Center Ct
    Stockbridge, GA 30281-6388
  • Anthony Hall

    Anthony Hall

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 14.35 mi
    250 Corporate Center Ct
    Stockbridge, GA 30281-6388
  • Edwards Katina

    Edwards Katina

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 14.35 mi
    250 Corporate Center Ct
    Stockbridge, GA 30281-6388
  • Ogwotu Ralph

    Ogwotu Ralph

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 14.35 mi
    250 Corporate Center Ct
    Stockbridge, GA 30281-6388
  • Natalia Abazeri

    Natalia Abazeri

    Stockbridge
    Distance: 14.35 mi
    1050 Eagles Landing Parkway
    Suite 302
    Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • LaChaka Coffee-Meadows 100 Points

    LaChaka Coffee-Meadows

    Aylo Health - Primary Care at McDonough, Hwy 155
    Distance: 17.33 mi
    2200 Hwy 155 North
    Suite 100
    Mcdonough, GA 30252
  • Judith Ngulefac, APRN, FNP-C, DOT-CME

    Judith Ngulefac, APRN, FNP-C, DOT-CME

    Distance: 17.78 mi
    1705 Williamson Rd
    Suite 101
    Griffin, GA 30224
  • Kathy Aliffi, NP
    100 Points

    Kathy Aliffi, NP

    Distance: 20.43 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Terrie Allen, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Terrie Allen, FNP-C

    Distance: 20.43 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265

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