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  • Jason Morgan, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Jason Morgan, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care - Oxford Health Center
    Distance: 23.02 mi
    5095 University Park Blvd.
    Oxford, OH 45056
  • Emily Neal, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Emily Neal, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care - Oxford Health Center
    Distance: 23.02 mi
    5095 University Park Blvd.
    Oxford, OH 45056
  • Darcie Rockstroh, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Darcie Rockstroh, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care - Oxford Health Center
    Distance: 23.02 mi
    5095 University Park Blvd.
    Oxford, OH 45056
  • Kristy Carter 100 Points

    Kristy Carter

    Rent ENT - New Castle
    Distance: 23.31 mi
    713 S. Memorial Drive
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Amanda Boyd, FNP-BC

    Amanda Boyd, FNP-BC

    Distance: 23.31 mi
    2200 Forest Ridge Parkway
    Suite 310
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Mary Garnier, FNP-BC

    Mary Garnier, FNP-BC

    Distance: 23.31 mi
    2200 Forest Ridge Parkway
    Suite 310
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Kaitlin Haaning, FNP-BC

    Kaitlin Haaning, FNP-BC

    Distance: 23.31 mi
    152 Wittenbraker Avenue
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Amanda Perkins

    Amanda Perkins

    Immediate Care at New Castle Family & Internal Medicine
    Distance: 23.31 mi
    152 Wittenbraker Ave
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Joseph Moto, MSN, APN-C

    Joseph Moto, MSN, APN-C

    Distance: 23.31 mi
    152 Wittenbraker Avenue
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Juli Taylor

    Juli Taylor

    New Castle Family & Internal Medicine Forest Ridge
    Distance: 23.31 mi
    2200 Forest Ridge Pkwy
    Suite 310
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Amanda Bazan

    Amanda Bazan

    New Castle Family & Internal Medicine Northfield Park
    Distance: 23.31 mi
    152 Wittenbraker Ave
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Kristin Manning

    Kristin Manning

    New Castle Family & Internal Medicine Northfield Park
    Distance: 23.31 mi
    152 Wittenbraker Ave
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Barbara Logan

    Barbara Logan

    Pediatrics at New Castle Family & Internal Medicine
    Distance: 23.31 mi
    152 Wittenbraker Ave
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Amanda Perkins, MSN, FNP-BC

    Amanda Perkins, MSN, FNP-BC

    Distance: 23.31 mi
    152 Wittenbraker Avenue
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Jessica Williams

    Jessica Williams

    Reid Family & Specialty Care
    Distance: 23.31 mi
    713 S. Memorial Drive
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Heather Turner, MSN, FNP-BC

    Heather Turner, MSN, FNP-BC

    Distance: 23.31 mi
    798 North 16th Street
    Upper Level
    New Castle, IN 47362
  • Toni Wilcher, MSN, NP-BC, CDME

    Toni Wilcher, MSN, NP-BC, CDME

    Distance: 23.31 mi
    2200 Forest Ridge Parkway
    Suite 310
    New Castle, IN 47362

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

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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