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Bolingbrook (3.47 mi)
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Darien (3.95 mi)
Downers Grove (4.73 mi)
Westmont (5.12 mi)

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60517 (1) (0.75 mi)
60532 (20) (3.15 mi)
60440 (2) (3.15 mi)
60561 (2) (3.77 mi)
60515 (1) (4.43 mi)
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  • Brigit Karimkuttyil, NP
    250 Points

    Brigit Karimkuttyil, NP

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group OB GYN at Woodridge
    2363 63rd. St.
    Woodridge, IL 60517
  • Maria Gallegos, APRN
    250 Points

    Maria Gallegos, APRN

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at 131 Bolingbrook
    Distance: 3.47 mi
    396 Remington Blvd.
    Suite 131
    Bolingbrook, IL 60440
  • Maria Perez, APRN
    200 Points

    Maria Perez, APRN

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at 329 Bolingbrook
    Distance: 3.47 mi
    329 Remington Blvd.
    Ste. 200
    Bolingbrook, IL 60440
  • Joanne Delany, APN
    200 Points

    Joanne Delany, APN

    Duly Health and Care - Administrative Office
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    809 Ogden Ave.
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Pamela Piszczek, APN
    200 Points

    Pamela Piszczek, APN

    Duly Health and Care - Administrative Office
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    809 Ogden Ave.
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Jennifer Buening, APN
    200 Points

    Jennifer Buening, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Tina Doretti, APN
    200 Points

    Tina Doretti, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Diane Ellig, APN
    200 Points

    Diane Ellig, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Lauren Gesell, APN
    200 Points

    Lauren Gesell, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Katherine Masterton, APN
    200 Points

    Katherine Masterton, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Amanda Nakashian, APN
    200 Points

    Amanda Nakashian, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Lauren O'Connor, APN
    200 Points

    Lauren O'Connor, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Lori O'Grady, APN
    200 Points

    Lori O'Grady, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Sarah Ramsland, APN
    200 Points

    Sarah Ramsland, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Susan Scheck, APN
    200 Points

    Susan Scheck, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Angelica Bellisario, APN 100 Points

    Angelica Bellisario, APN

    Duly Health and Care - Administrative Office
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    809 Ogden Ave.
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Kelli Evans, APN 100 Points

    Kelli Evans, APN

    Duly Health and Care - Administrative Office
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    809 Ogden Ave.
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Abiah Grant, APN 100 Points

    Abiah Grant, APN

    Duly Health and Care - Administrative Office
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    809 Ogden Ave.
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Sheila Erasmus, APN 100 Points

    Sheila Erasmus, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Ellen Kennelly, APN 100 Points

    Ellen Kennelly, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Jessica Kim, APN 100 Points

    Jessica Kim, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Rosaleen Lim, APN 100 Points

    Rosaleen Lim, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    430 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Kristen Mccourt

    Kristen Mccourt

    Kristen Mccourt, DNP
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    1500 Eisenhower Lane
    Lisle, IL 60532
  • Sophie Mbua

    Sophie Mbua

    Sophie Mbua, NP
    Distance: 3.95 mi
    7900 South Cass Ave
    Darien, IL 60561
  • Caroline Heuer, APN
    200 Points

    Caroline Heuer, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 4.73 mi
    3825 Highland Ave
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
  • Therese Bell, APN
    200 Points

    Therese Bell, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 5.12 mi
    801 North Cass Ave
    Westmont, IL 60559
  • Kristina Cipparrone, APN
    200 Points

    Kristina Cipparrone, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 5.12 mi
    303 West Ogden Ave.
    Westmont, IL 60559
  • Karen Conoboy, APN
    200 Points

    Karen Conoboy, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 5.12 mi
    303 West Ogden Ave.
    Westmont, IL 60559

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.


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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.


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nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications