Nearby Cities

Dayton (4.47 mi)
Bridgewater (7.47 mi)
Verona (18.7 mi)
Locust Grove (21.52 mi)
Staunton (23.47 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

22801 (1) (0.53 mi)
22821 (1) (5.04 mi)
22812 (1) (7.17 mi)
24482 (1) (18.65 mi)
24401 (2) (23.43 mi)
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  • Kristin Rainey, PNP
    250 Points

    Kristin Rainey, PNP

    UVA Health Pediatrics Harrisonburg
    1947 Medical Avenue
    Harrisonburg, VA 22801
  • Beatriz E. Bautista, NP
    100 Points

    Beatriz E. Bautista, NP

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Dayton
    Distance: 4.47 mi
    15 Killdeer Lane
    Dayton, VA 22821
  • Pamela R. Gipson, NP
    100 Points

    Pamela R. Gipson, NP

    Bridgewater College Student Health Center
    Distance: 7.47 mi
    402 East College Street
    Bridgewater, VA 22812
  • Holly Mason 150 Points

    Holly Mason

    UVA Pediatrics Harrisonburg McGaheysville
    Distance: 9.17 mi
    9982 Spotswood Trail
    McGaheysville, VA 22840
  • Samuel D. Arnold, NP
    100 Points

    Samuel D. Arnold, NP

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Fort Defiance
    Distance: 18.69 mi
    1371 Lee Highway
    Verona, VA 24482
  • Dawn Howell, FNP
    430 Points

    Dawn Howell, FNP

    UVA Health Primary Care Locust Grove
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    4376 Germanna Highway
    Locust Grove, VA 22508
  • Rastriyata Bhandari, FNP

    Rastriyata Bhandari, FNP

    UVA Health Primary Care Locust Grove
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    4376 Germanna Highway
    Locust Grove, VA 22508
  • Mandee M. Stull, NP
    100 Points

    Mandee M. Stull, NP

    Distance: 23.46 mi
    40 Lambert St, Suite 522
    Staunton, VA 24401
  • Elizabeth C Cobb, FNP

    Elizabeth C Cobb, FNP

    Distance: 23.46 mi
    40 LAMBERT ST STE 522
    STAUNTON, VA 24401
  • Ashley Simon, AG-ACNP
    250 Points

    Ashley Simon, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health Specialty Care Augusta
    Distance: 24.82 mi
    57 Beam Lane
    Suite 205
    Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Matthew Lemieux, PNP
    120 Points

    Matthew Lemieux, PNP

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    57 Beam Lane
    Suite 202
    Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Andrea Kurland, PNP
    110 Points

    Andrea Kurland, PNP

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    57 Beam Lane
    Suite 202
    Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Nina Stewart, FNP 110 Points

    Nina Stewart, FNP

    UVA Health Specialty Care Pinnacle Drive
    Distance: 24.82 mi
    9 Pinnacle Drive
    Suite A03
    Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Meera Kumar 100 Points

    Meera Kumar

    UVA Cancer Center Augusta
    Distance: 24.82 mi
    57 Beam Ln.
    3rd Floor, Suite 300
    Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Katherine Giganti, FNP 80 Points

    Katherine Giganti, FNP

    UVA Health Specialty Care Augusta
    Distance: 24.82 mi
    57 Beam Lane
    Suite 205
    Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Meenakshi Chavan, FNP

    Meenakshi Chavan, FNP

    Distance: 24.82 mi
    9 Pinnacle Dr.
    Suite A03
    Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Laurel Mercurio

    Laurel Mercurio

    Laurel F Mercurio, PA
    Distance: 24.82 mi
    57 Beam Lane
    Suite 202
    Fishersville, VA 22939

Nearby Cities

Dayton (4.47 mi)
Bridgewater (7.47 mi)
Verona (18.7 mi)
Locust Grove (21.52 mi)
Staunton (23.47 mi)
Fishersville (24.83 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.


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What is a

Nurse Practitioner

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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