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  • Kayla Meister
    100 Points

    Kayla Meister

    Distance: 21.85 mi
    20 West 18th Street
    Covington, KY 41011
  • Jennifer Haigis
    100 Points

    Jennifer Haigis

    Primary Care - Covington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 21.85 mi
    1500 James Simpson Jr Way
    Covington, KY 41011
  • Kelly Lown
    100 Points

    Kelly Lown

    Primary Care - Covington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 21.85 mi
    1500 James Simpson Jr Way
    Covington, KY 41011
  • Susanne Bodine
    100 Points

    Susanne Bodine

    Regional Diabetes Center - Covington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 21.85 mi
    1500 James Simpson Jr Way
    Covington, KY 41011
  • Rebecca Flora
    100 Points

    Rebecca Flora

    Regional Diabetes Center - Covington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 21.85 mi
    1500 James Simpson Jr Way
    Covington, KY 41011
  • Julie Tewes
    100 Points

    Julie Tewes

    Regional Diabetes Center - Covington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 21.85 mi
    1500 James Simpson Jr Way
    Covington, KY 41011
  • Teresa Tallon
    100 Points

    Teresa Tallon

    Wound Care - Covington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 21.85 mi
    1500 James Simpson Jr Way
    Covington, KY 41011
  • Jonathan Varney
    100 Points

    Jonathan Varney

    Urgent Care - Newport/Ft. Thomas - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 22.13 mi
    1400 Grand Avenue
    Newport, KY 41071
  • Jacqueline Kerber, APRN-CNP
    140 Points

    Jacqueline Kerber, APRN-CNP

    Mercy Health - West Clermont Family Medicine
    Distance: 22.59 mi
    4101 Bach-Buxton Rd.
    Suite 200
    Batavia, OH 45103
  • Robert Warley, DC 30 Points

    Robert Warley, DC

    Distance: 22.59 mi
    1010 Ohio Pike
    B
    Batavia, OH 45245
  • Stacey Gripshover
    100 Points

    Stacey Gripshover

    Behavioral Health - Burlington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    6105 1st Financial Drive
    Burlington, KY 41005
  • Amanda Frazier
    100 Points

    Amanda Frazier

    Primary Care - Burlington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    6105 1st Financial Drive
    Burlington, KY 41005
  • Laura Jacobs
    100 Points

    Laura Jacobs

    Primary Care - Burlington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    6105 1st Financial Drive
    Burlington, KY 41005
  • Lauren Jones
    100 Points

    Lauren Jones

    Primary Care - Hebron Conner Road - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 26.26 mi
    2200 Conner Road
    Hebron, KY 41048
  • Deborah Voet
    100 Points

    Deborah Voet

    Primary Care - Hebron Litton Lane - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 26.26 mi
    2000 Litton Lane
    Hebron, KY 41048
  • Kathleen O'Brien

    Kathleen O'Brien

    Primary Care - Hebron Conner Road - St. Elizabeth Physicians
    Distance: 26.26 mi
    2200 Conner Road
    Hebron, KY 41048
  • Tonia Conn, APRN-CNP
    100 Points

    Tonia Conn, APRN-CNP

    Mercy Health - Mt. Orab Family Medicine
    Distance: 29.37 mi
    621 Main Street
    Mount Orab, OH 45154

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