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  • Samantha Pell, APN
    200 Points

    Samantha Pell, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 20.73 mi
    4205 Westbrook Dr.
    Aurora, IL 60504
  • Eileen Schedel, APN
    200 Points

    Eileen Schedel, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 20.73 mi
    4205 Westbrook Dr.
    Aurora, IL 60504
  • Shanita Valentine, NP 150 Points

    Shanita Valentine, NP

    RUSH Copley Oncology, a Department of RUSH Copley Medical Center Aurora
    Distance: 20.73 mi
    2000 Ogden Ave
    Aurora, IL 60504
  • Molly Anderson, APN
    100 Points

    Molly Anderson, APN

    Distance: 21.95 mi
    10735 W. 159th St.
    Orland Park, IL 60467
  • ABIGAIL HAMILTON 100 Points

    ABIGAIL HAMILTON

    Mrs. ABIGAIL HAMILTON, MSN, APRN, NP-C
    Distance: 21.95 mi
    15010 S RAVINIA AVE
    SUITE 15
    Orland Park, IL 604625353
  • Patricia Gonzalez, APN
    560 Points

    Patricia Gonzalez, APN

    Distance: 22.91 mi
    1201 Water Tower Rd.
    Dundee Dermatology West
    Dundee, IL 60118
  • Helen Muchow, FNP-BC, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC
    210 Points

    Helen Muchow, FNP-BC, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC

    Distance: 23.19 mi
    Mobile Unit
    Cary, IL 60013
  • Jenna Blaszczyk, APN
    200 Points

    Jenna Blaszczyk, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 23.78 mi
    12004 S. Route 59
    Plainfield, IL 60585
  • Dawn Grimm, APN
    200 Points

    Dawn Grimm, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 23.78 mi
    12004 S. Route 59
    Plainfield, IL 60585
  • Darlene Peters, FNP
    150 Points

    Darlene Peters, FNP

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at 59 Plainfield
    Distance: 23.78 mi
    15728 S. Rt. 59
    Plainfield, IL 60544
  • Aisha Brownlee, APN
    100 Points

    Aisha Brownlee, APN

    Distance: 23.78 mi
    12004 S. Route 59
    Plainfield, IL 60585
  • Kristen Noble

    Kristen Noble

    Kristen Noble, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 23.78 mi
    15025 S Des Plaines Street
    Suite 201
    Plainfield, IL 60544-1868
  • Janice Kinney, APN 100 Points

    Janice Kinney, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 23.9 mi
    1206 E. 9th St.
    Lockport, IL 60441
  • Tammy Zweeres, APN
    200 Points

    Tammy Zweeres, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 26.9 mi
    17495 South La Grange Rd
    Tinley Park, IL 60487
  • Lisa Steinberg, APN
    100 Points

    Lisa Steinberg, APN

    Distance: 26.9 mi
    17495 South La Grange Rd
    Tinley Park, IL 60487
  • Tanya Kholod-Sanders, NP
    150 Points

    Tanya Kholod-Sanders, NP

    Distance: 27.82 mi
    12151 Regency Pkwy.
    Huntley, IL 60142

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