Nearby Cities

Zillah (2.8 mi)
Sunnyside (14.78 mi)
Yakima (18.14 mi)
Grandview (21.29 mi)
Selah (21.82 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

98948 (2) (0.64 mi)
98953 (2) (3.7 mi)
98944 (5) (14.96 mi)
98930 (2) (20.38 mi)
98908 (2) (21.78 mi)
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  • Patience Karsten, ARNP, FNP-BC
    100 Points

    Patience Karsten, ARNP, FNP-BC

    Astria Health Center - Toppenish
    516 W 4th Ave
    Toppenish, WA 98948
  • Nina Kwi, ARNP

    Nina Kwi, ARNP

    Astria Health Center - Toppenish
    516 W 4th Ave
    Toppenish, WA 98948
  • Risa Campos, DNP
    100 Points

    Risa Campos, DNP

    Astria Health Center - Zillah
    Distance: 2.8 mi
    915 Vintage Valley Pkwy
    Ste 200
    Zillah, WA 98953
  • Vern Commet, DNP
    100 Points

    Vern Commet, DNP

    Distance: 2.8 mi
    915 Vintage Valley Pkwy
    SUITE 200
    Zillah, WA 98953
  • Esmeralda Anderson, PMHNP
    200 Points

    Esmeralda Anderson, PMHNP

    Astria Health Center - Sunnyside - Edison
    Distance: 14.77 mi
    2201 E Edison Ave
    Sunnyside, WA 98944
  • Sara McDonald, AGNP
    200 Points

    Sara McDonald, AGNP

    Astria Health Center - Sunnyside - Primary Care With Walk-in
    Distance: 14.77 mi
    2705 E Lincoln Ave
    Ste C
    Sunnyside, WA 98944
  • Valentine Okochi, FNP
    150 Points

    Valentine Okochi, FNP

    Astria Health Center - Sunnyside - Rapid Care and Multi-Specialty
    Distance: 14.77 mi
    1812 E Edison Ave
    Sunnyside, WA 98944
  • Christina Zoric, AG, ACNP
    100 Points

    Christina Zoric, AG, ACNP

    Astria Sunnyside Hospital Cancer Center
    Distance: 14.77 mi
    1013 E Edison Ave
    Sunnyside, WA 98944
  • Callie Sullivan, FNP
    100 Points

    Callie Sullivan, FNP

    Astria Sunnyside Hospital
    Distance: 14.77 mi
    1016 Tacoma Ave
    Sunnyside, WA 98944
  • Caolae Jones, ARNP

    Caolae Jones, ARNP

    MultiCare Yakima Memorial Cornerstone Medicine
    Distance: 18.13 mi
    4003 Creekside Loop
    Yakima, WA 98908
  • Stephanie Shoemaker, ARNP

    Stephanie Shoemaker, ARNP

    MultiCare Yakima Memorial Cornerstone Medicine
    Distance: 18.13 mi
    4003 Creekside Loop
    Yakima, WA 98908
  • Seve Manuel
    100 Points

    Seve Manuel

    Astria Health Center - Grandview
    Distance: 21.28 mi
    222 E 2nd St
    Grandview, WA 98930
  • DesaReé Wancho 100 Points

    DesaReé Wancho

    Astria Health Center - Grandview
    Distance: 21.28 mi
    222 E 2nd St
    Grandview, WA 98930
  • Shereen Stocker, ARNP

    Shereen Stocker, ARNP

    Selah Family Medicine
    Distance: 21.81 mi
    620 Northpark Drive
    Selah, WA 98942

Nearby Cities

Zillah (2.8 mi)
Sunnyside (14.78 mi)
Yakima (18.14 mi)
Grandview (21.29 mi)
Selah (21.82 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.


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