Nearby Cities

Hammond (4.28 mi)
Maurepas (16.35 mi)
Walker (19.58 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

70403 (1) (3.67 mi)
70449 (2) (18.77 mi)
70785 (2) (18.98 mi)
70453 (1) (19.49 mi)
70726 (3) (23.24 mi)
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  • Trina McCon Keller, NP
    100 Points

    Trina McCon Keller, NP

    Distance: 16.36 mi
    18740 Hwy 22
    Maurepas, LA 70449
  • Timothy Joel Stern, NP
    100 Points

    Timothy Joel Stern, NP

    Distance: 16.36 mi
    18740 Hwy 22
    Maurepas, LA 70449
  • Erin Lahr LaGroue, NP
    110 Points

    Erin Lahr LaGroue, NP

    Distance: 19.59 mi
    5000 O'Donovan Blvd
    Ste 104
    Walker, LA 70785
  • Amy Lynn Miller, NP
    100 Points

    Amy Lynn Miller, NP

    Distance: 19.59 mi
    5000 O'Donovan Blvd
    Ste 404
    Walker, LA 70785
  • Holly Bronson Ortis, NP
    100 Points

    Holly Bronson Ortis, NP

    Distance: 27.86 mi
    13489 Highway 431
    Ste A
    Saint Amant, LA 70774
  • Lauren Billingsley 200 Points

    Lauren Billingsley

    Lauren Billingsley, PAC
    Distance: 29.52 mi
    2400 South Burnside Avenue
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Cheree Bodden 150 Points

    Cheree Bodden

    Ochsner Cancer Center - Baton Rouge
    Distance: 29.52 mi
    2400 South Burnside Avenue
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Jordan Usey Brignac, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Jordan Usey Brignac, FNP-C

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    2647 S St Elizabeth Blvd
    Ste 100
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Tisha Schexnayder Dooley, NP
    100 Points

    Tisha Schexnayder Dooley, NP

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    2647 S St Elizabeth Blvd
    Ste 100
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Heather Denise Drewes, NP
    100 Points

    Heather Denise Drewes, NP

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    1125 W Highway 30
    Floor 2
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Hailey Entremont, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Hailey Entremont, FNP-C

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    2647 S St Elizabeth Blvd
    Ste 311
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Brittany Carrere Hortin, NP
    100 Points

    Brittany Carrere Hortin, NP

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    2647 S St Elizabeth Blvd
    Ste 301
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Chelcie Langlois
    100 Points

    Chelcie Langlois

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    2647 S St Elizabeth Blvd
    Ste 219
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Margaret Dane Mahler, NP
    100 Points

    Margaret Dane Mahler, NP

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    2647 S St Elizabeth Blvd
    Ste 221
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Leslie Hoffman Prater, NP
    100 Points

    Leslie Hoffman Prater, NP

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    1023 W Highway 30
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Gina Marie Ragusa, NP
    100 Points

    Gina Marie Ragusa, NP

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    1702 N Burnside Ave
    Ste B
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Marcus Raymond Rovira, NP
    100 Points

    Marcus Raymond Rovira, NP

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    2647 S St Elizabeth Blvd
    Ste 301
    Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Mandy Lynn Templet, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Mandy Lynn Templet, FNP-C

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    2647 S St Elizabeth Blvd
    Ste 100
    Gonzales, LA 70737

Nearby Cities

Hammond (4.28 mi)
Maurepas (16.35 mi)
Walker (19.58 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