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Chicopee (14.32 mi)
Longmeadow (15.03 mi)

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01069 (4) (0.85 mi)
01010 (2) (7.19 mi)
01109 (6) (11.62 mi)
01020 (1) (12.49 mi)
01566 (1) (13.34 mi)
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  • Kimberly Starr, CNP
    100 Points

    Kimberly Starr, CNP

    Distance: 13.94 mi
    759 Chestnut Street
    Springfield, MA 01199
  • Emily Stout, CNP
    100 Points

    Emily Stout, CNP

    Distance: 13.94 mi
    759 Chestnut Street
    Springfield, MA 01199
  • Angela Ventulett, CNP
    100 Points

    Angela Ventulett, CNP

    Distance: 13.94 mi
    759 Chestnut Street
    Springfield, MA 01199
  • Kayla Woods, CNP
    100 Points

    Kayla Woods, CNP

    Distance: 13.94 mi
    140 High Street
    C Level
    Springfield, MA 01105
  • Alison Wynter, CNP 50 Points

    Alison Wynter, CNP

    Baystate Gastroenterology - Springfield
    Distance: 13.94 mi
    3300 Main Street
    Springfield, MA 01107
  • Kathleen Kang, CNP 50 Points

    Kathleen Kang, CNP

    Baystate Neurology - Springfield - Main Street
    Distance: 13.94 mi
    3300 Main Street
    Springfield, MA 01107
  • Tanya Bailey, CNP 50 Points

    Tanya Bailey, CNP

    Baystate Wesson Women's Clinic
    Distance: 13.94 mi
    759 Chestnut Street
    Springfield, MA 01199
  • Laura Bradford, CNP

    Laura Bradford, CNP

    Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center
    Distance: 13.94 mi
    11 Wilbraham Road
    Springfield, MA 01109
  • Maxine Griffiths, CNP

    Maxine Griffiths, CNP

    Baystate Neurology - Springfield - Chestnut Street
    Distance: 13.94 mi
    759 Chestnut Street
    Springfield, MA 01199
  • Christina LaTorra, CNP

    Christina LaTorra, CNP

    Baystate Neurology - Springfield - Main Street
    Distance: 13.94 mi
    3300 Main Street
    Springfield, MA 01107
  • Gretchen Peery, CNP

    Gretchen Peery, CNP

    Baystate Vascular Services - Springfield
    Distance: 13.94 mi
    3500 Main Street
    Springfield, MA 01107
  • Cheryl Gorton, CNP

    Cheryl Gorton, CNP

    Distance: 13.94 mi
    759 Chestnut Street
    Springfield, MA 01199
  • Amanda Wielgus, CNP

    Amanda Wielgus, CNP

    Distance: 13.94 mi
    759 Chestnut Street
    Springfield, MA 01199
  • John Glogowski, FNP

    John Glogowski, FNP

    Holyoke Medical Center Adult Primary Care (Chicopee)
    Distance: 14.31 mi
    1962 Memorial Drive
    Chicopee, MA 01020
  • Meghan Provost, CNP
    190 Points

    Meghan Provost, CNP

    Baystate Primary Care - Longmeadow
    Distance: 15.02 mi
    21 Dwight Road
    Longmeadow, MA 01106
  • Simone Masson, CNP
    100 Points

    Simone Masson, CNP

    Baystate Memory Assessment and Care Clinic
    Distance: 15.02 mi
    21 Dwight Road
    Longmeadow, MA 01106
  • Carolynn Hastie, CNP

    Carolynn Hastie, CNP

    Distance: 15.02 mi
    21 Dwight Road
    Longmeadow, MA 01106
  • Natalie Bass

    Natalie Bass

    Natalie Bass
    Distance: 15.02 mi
    175 DWIGHT RD
    SUITE 303C
    Longmeadow, MA 01106
  • ABDONNE MBOUADEU

    ABDONNE MBOUADEU

    Dr. ABDONNE MBOUADEU, DNP, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 15.05 mi
    98 Lower Westfield Rd, STE 101
    Holyoke, MA 01040
  • Maurice Turner, NP

    Maurice Turner, NP

    Holyoke Medical Center Adult Primary Care (Holyoke)
    Distance: 15.05 mi
    2 Hospital Drive
    Suite 101
    Holyoke, MA 01040
  • Rhianna Lajoie, CNP
    130 Points

    Rhianna Lajoie, CNP

    Baystate Medical Practices - West Side Adult Medicine
    Distance: 15.35 mi
    46 Daggett Drive
    West Springfield, MA 01089
  • Katherine Scott, CNP
    100 Points

    Katherine Scott, CNP

    Baystate Home Health - West Springfield
    Distance: 15.35 mi
    30 Capital Drive
    West Springfield, MA 01089
  • Susan Cournoyer, CNP

    Susan Cournoyer, CNP

    Baystate Home Health - West Springfield
    Distance: 15.35 mi
    30 Capital Drive
    West Springfield, MA 01089
  • Kristine Wailgum, CNP

    Kristine Wailgum, CNP

    Baystate Home Health - West Springfield
    Distance: 15.35 mi
    30 Capital Drive
    West Springfield, MA 01089
  • Geraldine Kasulinous, APRN, PC, FNP-BC 360 Points

    Geraldine Kasulinous, APRN, PC, FNP-BC

    Pathways To Healing
    Distance: 15.89 mi
    2 South Bridge Drive
    Agawam, MA 01001
  • Catharine Armentrout, CNP

    Catharine Armentrout, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Chukwuemeka Asiegbu, CNP

    Chukwuemeka Asiegbu, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    29 Pine Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Edith Claros, CNP

    Edith Claros, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    29 Pine Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Beth Connell, CNP

    Beth Connell, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Shirley Faucher, PCNS

    Shirley Faucher, PCNS

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Susy Frimpong, CNP

    Susy Frimpong, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Darleny Henriquez, CNP

    Darleny Henriquez, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Patricia Kent, CNP

    Patricia Kent, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Daniella Lamarre, CNP

    Daniella Lamarre, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Doreen Norberg, CNP

    Doreen Norberg, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Tia Oh, CNP

    Tia Oh, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Kally Petka, CNP

    Kally Petka, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Allison Read, CNP

    Allison Read, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    29 Pine Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Paula Shonak, CNP

    Paula Shonak, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Geraldo Silva-Creighton, FNP-BC

    Geraldo Silva-Creighton, FNP-BC

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    55 Sayles Street
    Hematology/Oncology
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Jill Stevens, CNP

    Jill Stevens, CNP

    Distance: 16.19 mi
    100 South Street
    Southbridge, MA 01550
  • Amanda Dworak, CNP

    Amanda Dworak, CNP

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    61 North Main Street
    Charlton, MA 01507
  • Madeline Lane, DNP

    Madeline Lane, DNP

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    10 North Main Street
    Charlton, MA 01507
  • Stacy Pominville, CNP

    Stacy Pominville, CNP

    Distance: 18.43 mi
    61 North Main Street
    Charlton, MA 01507
  • Caryn Sloate, NP
    100 Points

    Caryn Sloate, NP

    ProHealth Physicians, Enfield Pediatric Associates
    Distance: 18.45 mi
    155 Hazard Avenue
    Suite 14
    Enfield, CT 06082
  • Judith A Yust, RN

    Judith A Yust, RN

    Distance: 18.45 mi
    150 HAZARD AVE
    ENFIELD, CT 06082
  • Catherine Regini, APRN 100 Points

    Catherine Regini, APRN

    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Primary Care - Ellington - a1Pj00000011gv0EAA
    Distance: 19.01 mi
    175 West Road
    Suite 200
    Ellington, CT 06029
  • Karen Yencho, APRN 100 Points

    Karen Yencho, APRN

    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Primary Care - Ellington - a1Pj00000011gv0EAA
    Distance: 19.01 mi
    175 West Road
    Suite 200
    Ellington, CT 06029
  • Emily Patno, CNP
    200 Points

    Emily Patno, CNP

    Baystate Cardiology - Northampton
    Distance: 19.69 mi
    325B King Street
    Northampton, MA 01060
  • Leah Morrison, CNP
    170 Points

    Leah Morrison, CNP

    Baystate Family Medicine - Northampton
    Distance: 19.69 mi
    325B King Street
    Northampton, MA 01060

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