Nearby Cities

Queen Creek (20.72 mi)
Casa Grande (23.88 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

85142 (2) (17.24 mi)
85122 (1) (22.28 mi)
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  • Lisa Keller 50 Points

    Lisa Keller

    DHMG Family Medicine - Queen Creek
    Distance: 20.72 mi
    20715 E Ocotillo Rd
    Ste 102
    Queen Creek, AZ 85142
  • Laurie Silicato 50 Points

    Laurie Silicato

    DHMG Family Medicine - Queen Creek
    Distance: 20.72 mi
    20715 E Ocotillo Rd
    Ste 102
    Queen Creek, AZ 85142
  • Neerja Sethi, NP
    4530 Points

    Neerja Sethi, NP

    Gilbert Center for Family Medicine
    Distance: 32.14 mi
    652 E Warner Rd
    Suite 107
    Gilbert, AZ 85296
  • Lydia Barboza, FNP-C
    910 Points

    Lydia Barboza, FNP-C

    Distance: 32.14 mi
    652 E Warner Rd
    Suite 107
    Gilbert, AZ 85296
  • Pearl Maurer, FNP-C
    550 Points

    Pearl Maurer, FNP-C

    Distance: 32.14 mi
    652 E Warner Rd
    Suite 107
    Gilbert, AZ 85296
  • Cristina Calfee, Other
    160 Points

    Cristina Calfee, Other

    Distance: 32.14 mi
    652 E Warner Rd
    Suite 107
    Gilbert, AZ 85296
  • Maria Morton 100 Points

    Maria Morton

    Maria Morton, PA
    Distance: 32.14 mi
    2196 E. Williams Field Road
    #116
    Gilbert, AZ 85295
  • Christopher Rubio 50 Points

    Christopher Rubio

    DHMG Specialty Medicine - Mercy Gilbert
    Distance: 32.14 mi
    3420 S Mercy Rd
    Ste 200
    Gilbert, AZ 85297
  • Amy Shannon-McConaughy 50 Points

    Amy Shannon-McConaughy

    Dignity Health Medical Group Arizona
    Distance: 32.14 mi
    3420 S Mercy Rd
    Ste 312
    Gilbert, AZ 85297
  • Knogwan Yuenyongsagul 50 Points

    Knogwan Yuenyongsagul

    Dignity Health Medical Group Arizona
    Distance: 32.14 mi
    1501 N Gilbert Rd
    Ste 200
    Gilbert, AZ 85234
  • Jody Druhe 50 Points

    Jody Druhe

    One Medical Group
    Distance: 32.14 mi
    2196 E Williams Field Rd
    Ste 116
    Gilbert, AZ 85295
  • Rebecca Gordon 50 Points

    Rebecca Gordon

    One Medical Group
    Distance: 32.14 mi
    2196 E Williams Field Rd
    Ste 116
    Gilbert, AZ 85295
  • Michael Berg, AGACNP-BC

    Michael Berg, AGACNP-BC

    Michael Berg, AGACNP-BC
    Distance: 32.14 mi
    3272 E Meadowview Dr
    Gilbert, AZ 85298-4313

Nearby Cities

Queen Creek (20.72 mi)
Casa Grande (23.88 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