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Bristol (22.47 mi)
Goshen (22.57 mi)

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46601 (28) (0.68 mi)
46628 (1) (3.28 mi)
46614 (1) (4.15 mi)
46530 (3) (6.22 mi)
46573 (3) (13.2 mi)
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  • Angela Faulkner 150 Points

    Angela Faulkner

    Angela Faulkner, NP
    100 Navarre Street
    Suite 4410
    South Bend, IN 46601
  • Jenee Bishop 150 Points

    Jenee Bishop

    Jenee Bishop, FNP
    621 Memorial Drive
    Ste 502
    South Bend, IN 46601
  • Kenneth Raderstorf 150 Points

    Kenneth Raderstorf

    MedPoint Urgent Care Ireland Road
    1815 E. Ireland Road
    South Bend, IN 46614
  • Megan McDaniel 150 Points

    Megan McDaniel

    Megan McDaniel, PA
    100 Navarre Place
    Suite 4470
    South Bend, IN 46601
  • Meghan Samson 150 Points

    Meghan Samson

    Meghan Samson, NP
    621 Memorial Drive
    Ste 502
    South Bend, IN 46601
  • Sedra Ketcham 150 Points

    Sedra Ketcham

    Memorial Hospital
    615 N Michigan Street
    South Bend, IN 46601
  • Naomi Kern 50 Points

    Naomi Kern

    Beacon Occupational Health South Bend
    2301 North Bendix Drive
    Suite 500
    South Bend, IN 46628
  • Taylor Reinhardt 50 Points

    Taylor Reinhardt

    Taylor Reinhardt, PA
    610 N Michigan Street
    Suite 306
    South Bend, IN 46601
  • Michaela Rziha 200 Points

    Michaela Rziha

    MedPoint Urgent Care Elkhart
    Distance: 14.1 mi
    3301 County Rd 6 East
    Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Katrina Gregg 150 Points

    Katrina Gregg

    Katrina Gregg, NP
    Distance: 14.1 mi
    1215 Lawn Avenue
    Suite 120
    Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Virginia Wrigley 150 Points

    Virginia Wrigley

    Virginia Wrigley, NP
    Distance: 14.1 mi
    500 Arcade Avenue
    Suite 210
    Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Jacqueline Lenfestey Demont 50 Points

    Jacqueline Lenfestey Demont

    Jacqueline Lenfestey Demont, NP
    Distance: 14.1 mi
    1215 Lawn Ave.
    Suite 120
    Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Marlise Webber, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CEN
    100 Points

    Marlise Webber, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CEN

    Distance: 22.56 mi
    200 High Park Ave
    Goshen, IN 46526

Nearby Cities

Granger (8.66 mi)
Elkhart (14.11 mi)
Wakarusa (15.61 mi)
Bristol (22.47 mi)
Goshen (22.57 mi)
LaPorte (24.91 mi)

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