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Crowley (15.87 mi)
Youngsville (18.98 mi)
Broussard (21.92 mi)
Lafayette (22.25 mi)

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70548 (1) (0.47 mi)
70526 (2) (15.86 mi)
70592 (2) (18.36 mi)
70508 (15) (19.01 mi)
70503 (17) (19.35 mi)
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  • Christian Bertrand 100 Points

    Christian Bertrand

    Jennings
    Distance: 15.87 mi
    1225 N. Parkerson Avenue
    Crowley, LA 70526
  • Natalie Blanchard, NP
    100 Points

    Natalie Blanchard, NP

    Distance: 18.98 mi
    2445 E Milton Ave
    Youngsville, LA 70592
  • Amanda Babineaux Duplantis, NP
    100 Points

    Amanda Babineaux Duplantis, NP

    Distance: 21.93 mi
    811 Albertson Pkwy
    Ste D & E
    Broussard, LA 70518
  • Charlotte Craven, NP
    200 Points

    Charlotte Craven, NP

    Oak Street Health Evangeline Primary Care Clinic
    Distance: 22.25 mi
    2001 Moss Street
    Ste 1200
    Lafayette, LA 70501
  • Keith Norman, NP
    200 Points

    Keith Norman, NP

    Oak Street Health Evangeline Primary Care Clinic
    Distance: 22.25 mi
    2001 Moss Street
    Ste 1200
    Lafayette, LA 70501
  • Chelsea McGee Walley 150 Points

    Chelsea McGee Walley

    Chelsea McGee Walley, NP
    Distance: 22.25 mi
    1214 Coolidge Street
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Brenda Proctor 100 Points

    Brenda Proctor

    Brenda Proctor, NP
    Distance: 22.25 mi
    2390 West Congress Street
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Morgan Ducote Alpha, NP
    100 Points

    Morgan Ducote Alpha, NP

    Distance: 22.25 mi
    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Monique Declouet Dixon 100 Points

    Monique Declouet Dixon

    Evangeline
    Distance: 22.25 mi
    2001 Moss Street
    STE 1200
    Lafayette, LA 70501
  • Gilbert Lashawn Fontenette, NP
    100 Points

    Gilbert Lashawn Fontenette, NP

    Distance: 22.25 mi
    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Ste 401A
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Hannah Hidalgo 100 Points

    Hannah Hidalgo

    Hannah H. Hidalgo
    Distance: 22.25 mi
    1100 Bertrand Dr
    Lafayette, LA 70506

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