Nearby Cities

Belfair (14.4 mi)
Olympia (23.85 mi)
Gig Harbor (24.45 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

98528 (1) (12.47 mi)
98335 (10) (22.78 mi)
98502 (8) (22.88 mi)
98332 (7) (23.65 mi)
98366 (6) (24.55 mi)
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  • Deborah Pavich

    Deborah Pavich

    Deborah L. Pavich, ARNP
    Distance: 14.39 mi
    21 NE Romance Hill Rd
    Belfair, WA 98528
  • Barbara C Phillips, NP
    310 Points

    Barbara C Phillips, NP

    Beachwater Health Associates
    Distance: 23.83 mi
    1015 4th Avenue West
    Suite AB
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Laurel Dickason, MD 200 Points

    Laurel Dickason, MD

    MultiCare Capital Women's Health
    Distance: 23.83 mi
    3920 Capital Mall Drive SW
    Suite 400
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • 180 Points

    Dybbro Julie Arnp

    Distance: 23.83 mi
    200 Lilly Road NE Suite B-2
    Olympia, WA 98501
  • 100 Points

    Armstrong Nancy - Arnp

    Distance: 23.83 mi
    1100 Eastside Street Southeast
    Olympia, WA 98501
  • Michelle Kassens, CNM 100 Points

    Michelle Kassens, CNM

    MultiCare Capital Women's Health
    Distance: 23.83 mi
    3920 Capital Mall Drive SW
    Suite 400
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Laura Hoeman, ARNP 70 Points

    Laura Hoeman, ARNP

    Hoeman Laura Counselor
    Distance: 23.83 mi
    2633-B Parkmont LN SW #H-6
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Kym Walker, MD 50 Points

    Kym Walker, MD

    MultiCare Capital Women's Health
    Distance: 23.83 mi
    3920 Capital Mall Drive SW
    Suite 400
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Michelle Hood, ARNP

    Michelle Hood, ARNP

    MultiCare Capital Women's Health
    Distance: 23.83 mi
    3920 Capital Mall Drive SW
    Suite 400
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Brianna Wing, PA-C

    Brianna Wing, PA-C

    MultiCare Capital Women's Health
    Distance: 23.83 mi
    3920 Capital Mall Drive SW
    Suite 400
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Kerry Gamble, ARNP

    Kerry Gamble, ARNP

    MultiCare Capital Women's Integrated Primary Care
    Distance: 23.83 mi
    601 McPhee Road SW
    Building 1
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Pamela Walck, ARNP 580 Points

    Pamela Walck, ARNP

    Optimal Wellness, Integrative Family Medicine
    Distance: 24.43 mi
    5246 Olympic Drive NW
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Casey Owings, ARNP
    200 Points

    Casey Owings, ARNP

    Franciscan Medical Clinic on Pt. Fosdick
    Distance: 24.43 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Drive
    Suite 202 & 203
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Janelle Becker

    Janelle Becker

    Janelle Becker, PA-C
    Distance: 24.43 mi
    11511 Canterwood Blvd NW
    Suite 205
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Kate Matthews

    Kate Matthews

    Kate T Matthews, PAC
    Distance: 24.43 mi
    11511 Canterwood Blvd NW
    Suite 205
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
  • Erin Mcmanus

    Erin Mcmanus

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 24.43 mi
    5201 Olympic Dr
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1778
  • Margaret Glissmeyer

    Margaret Glissmeyer

    Margaret Glissmeyer, PA-C
    Distance: 24.43 mi
    4700 Point Fosdick Drive NW
    Suite 308
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Teresa Fordyce

    Teresa Fordyce

    Teresa A Fordyce, PAC
    Distance: 24.43 mi
    6401 Kimball Drive NW
    2nd Floor
    Gig Harbor, WA 98335
  • Dtawahn Sexton

    Dtawahn Sexton

    Dtawahn P Sexton, ARNP
    Distance: 25.19 mi
    450 S Kitsap Blvd
    Suite 210
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • Kate Matthews

    Kate Matthews

    Kate T Matthews, PAC
    Distance: 25.19 mi
    450 S Kitsap Blvd
    Suite 210
    Port Orchard, WA 98366
  • Paul Baker

    Paul Baker

    Paul Baker, ARNP, CDE
    Distance: 25.19 mi
    450 S Kitsap Blvd
    Suite 210
    Port Orchard, WA 98366

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