Nearby Cities

Clinton (16.06 mi)
Toledo (19.35 mi)
Oregon (22.66 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

43623 (2) (14.23 mi)
49236 (1) (15.35 mi)
43616 (1) (23.19 mi)
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  • Holly Ruttan, NP (C)
    170 Points

    Holly Ruttan, NP (C)

    Distance: 19.34 mi
    4235 Secor Road Building
    Two 2nd Floor
    Toledo, OH 43623
  • Christine Kuhlman, CNP
    100 Points

    Christine Kuhlman, CNP

    Distance: 19.34 mi
    4235 Secor Road Building
    Two 2nd Floor
    Toledo, OH 43623
  • Seth Colvin 100 Points

    Seth Colvin

    Seth Colvin
    Distance: 19.34 mi
    3409 N Holland Sylvania Rd
    Suite 201
    Toledo, OH 436151411
  • Sarah Scott 200 Points

    Sarah Scott

    Sarah Scott, PA-C - CLOSED
    Distance: 25.77 mi
    4940 W. Clark Rd.
    Suite 100
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Deanna Jaros 100 Points

    Deanna Jaros

    Deanna Jaros, PA-C - CLOSED
    Distance: 25.77 mi
    5325 Elliott Dr.
    2nd Floor
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Martha McClain 100 Points

    Martha McClain

    Martha McClain, CNP
    Distance: 25.77 mi
    5325 Elliott Dr.
    Second Floor
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Alyssa Sanders Rios

    Alyssa Sanders Rios

    Alyssa Sanders Rios, PA-C CLOSED
    Distance: 25.77 mi
    5303 Elliott Dr
    Suite 210
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Catherine Giles

    Catherine Giles

    Catherine Giles, CNP - CLOSED
    Distance: 25.77 mi
    5325 Elliott Dr.
    2nd Floor
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Jennifer Fischer

    Jennifer Fischer

    Jennifer Fischer, CNP - CLOSED
    Distance: 25.77 mi
    5325 Elliott Dr.
    2nd Floor
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • MONYKA ZENICKI

    MONYKA ZENICKI

    MONYKA ZENICKI
    Distance: 25.77 mi
    4870 West Clark Rd.
    Suite 100
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Rebecca Yunk

    Rebecca Yunk

    Rebecca Yunk, PA-C CLOSED
    Distance: 25.77 mi
    5325 Elliott Dr
    2nd Floor
    Ypsilanti, MI 48197
  • Vanessa Stebelton 150 Points

    Vanessa Stebelton

    IHA Brooklyn Primary Care
    Distance: 28.37 mi
    212 S. Main St.
    Suite A
    Brooklyn, MI 49230

Nearby Cities

Clinton (16.06 mi)
Toledo (19.35 mi)
Oregon (22.66 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