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  • Tina Hermes, NP
    140 Points

    Tina Hermes, NP

    Center for Vein Restoration | Fort Wayne
    7230 Engle Road
    Suite 101
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Sharon Freeman, Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 130 Points

    Sharon Freeman, Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    Freeman Sharon Morgillo MA, MSN, CARN-AP, PMHCNS-BC
    423 Airport North Office Park
    Fort Wayne, IN 46825
  • 100 Points

    BAYADA Pediatrics

    6351 Constitution Drive
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Gabriela North 100 Points

    Gabriela North

    PPG - Pediatric Neurology
    11123 Parkview Plaza Dr
    Suite 201
    Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  • April Anderson 100 Points

    April Anderson

    PPG - Psychiatry
    6920 Pointe Inverness Way
    Suite 120
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Jayne Sloan 100 Points

    Jayne Sloan

    PPG - Psychiatry
    6920 Pointe Inverness Way
    Suite 120
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Sherri Albertson

    Sherri Albertson

    Parkview Behavioral Health Institute - Park Center
    2710 Lake Ave
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Nicole Deller

    Nicole Deller

    Parkview Behavioral Health Institute - Park Center
    909 E State Blvd
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Alexis Fluck

    Alexis Fluck

    Parkview Behavioral Health Institute - Park Center
    909 E State St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Carmen Stoller

    Carmen Stoller

    Parkview Behavioral Health Institute - Park Center
    1909 Carew St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Rebecca Allen

    Rebecca Allen

    Parkview Gastroenterology
    8028 Carnegie Blvd
    Suite 300
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Stephanie Angel

    Stephanie Angel

    Parkview Gastroenterology
    2231 Carew St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Stephanie Angel

    Stephanie Angel

    Parkview Gastroenterology
    8028 Carnegie Blvd
    Suite 300
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Kelly Bireley

    Kelly Bireley

    Parkview Gastroenterology
    11104 Parkview Circle
    Suite 310
    Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  • Erin Cade

    Erin Cade

    Parkview Gastroenterology
    2231 Carew St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Erin Cade

    Erin Cade

    Parkview Gastroenterology
    8028 Carnegie Blvd
    Suite 300
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Jessica Clifford

    Jessica Clifford

    Parkview Gastroenterology
    8028 Carnegie Blvd
    Suite 300
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Megan Daniels

    Megan Daniels

    Parkview Gastroenterology
    8028 Carnegie Blvd
    Suite 300
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Megan Daniels

    Megan Daniels

    Parkview Gastroenterology
    2231 Carew St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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