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  • Lana Black, NP
    160 Points

    Lana Black, NP

    Distance: 12.44 mi
    1100 E Michigan Ave
    Jackson, MI 49201
  • Jillian Gervais, NP
    160 Points

    Jillian Gervais, NP

    Henry Ford Pediatrics - Franklin Street
    Distance: 12.44 mi
    760 W Franklin St
    Jackson, MI 49201
  • Jennifer Song, NP
    150 Points

    Jennifer Song, NP

    Henry Ford Cardiology - Jackson
    Distance: 12.44 mi
    309 Page Ave
    Jackson, MI 49201
  • Lindsey Jones, NP
    150 Points

    Lindsey Jones, NP

    Distance: 12.44 mi
    309 Page Ave
    Jackson, MI 49201
  • Patricia Baumgartner, NP

    Patricia Baumgartner, NP

    Distance: 12.44 mi
    400 HINCKLEY BLVD STE 100
    JACKSON, MI 49203
  • Susan E Beck, NP

    Susan E Beck, NP

    Distance: 12.44 mi
    2100 4TH ST
    JACKSON, MI 49203
  • Mary A Broda, NP

    Mary A Broda, NP

    Distance: 12.44 mi
    2100 4TH ST
    JACKSON, MI 49203
  • Sharyl A Page, NP

    Sharyl A Page, NP

    Distance: 12.44 mi
    2400 4TH ST
    JACKSON, MI 49203
  • Sandra Richards, NP

    Sandra Richards, NP

    Distance: 12.44 mi
    400 HINCKLEY BLVD STE 100
    JACKSON, MI 49203
  • Andrea Durham, NP
    250 Points

    Andrea Durham, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - Spring Arbor
    Distance: 17.03 mi
    7845 Spring Arbor Rd
    Spring Arbor, MI 49283
  • Marissa Sevenish 150 Points

    Marissa Sevenish

    Marissa Sevenish, CNP
    Distance: 18.72 mi
    14288 E. Old US 12
    Suite 100
    Chelsea, MI 48118
  • Judith C Clark, NP

    Judith C Clark, NP

    Distance: 23.44 mi
    451 HIDDEN MEADOWS DR STE 120
    HILLSDALE, MI 49242
  • Mary Sies, LPN

    Mary Sies, LPN

    Distance: 23.44 mi
    1456 HUDSON RD
    HILLSDALE, MI 49242
  • Lisa Bradley, NP
    280 Points

    Lisa Bradley, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - Leslie
    Distance: 25.65 mi
    130 N Sherman St
    Leslie, MI 49251
  • Kristina Danko 150 Points

    Kristina Danko

    Kristina M. Danko, CNP CLOSED
    Distance: 28.73 mi
    10200 Dexter Pinckney Rd
    Suite 100
    Pinckney, MI 48169

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