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  • Amy Hoover, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Amy Hoover, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care - Beaver View Health Center
    Distance: 27.47 mi
    3095 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Suite 100
    Beavercreek, OH 45434
  • Leah Liddy, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Leah Liddy, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care - Beavercreek Darst Rd
    Distance: 27.47 mi
    68 Darst Rd
    Beavercreek, OH 45440
  • Jennifer Shears, FNP-C 100 Points

    Jennifer Shears, FNP-C

    Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care - Beavercreek Health Center
    Distance: 27.47 mi
    2510 Commons Blvd, Suite 110
    Beavercreek, OH 45431
  • Kristie Ogden, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Kristie Ogden, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Medical Group Vascular Surgery - Beavercreek
    Distance: 27.47 mi
    2141 N Fairfield Rd.
    Suite B
    Beavercreek, OH 45431
  • Lori Washing, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Lori Washing, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Medical Group Vascular Surgery - Beavercreek
    Distance: 27.47 mi
    2141 N Fairfield Rd.
    Suite B
    Beavercreek, OH 45431
  • Sarah King, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Sarah King, APRN-CNP

    Progressive Women's Health Care - Beavercreek Health Center
    Distance: 27.47 mi
    2510 Commons Blvd.
    Suite 230
    Beavercreek, OH 45431
  • Brandie McGuire, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Brandie McGuire, APRN-CNP

    Progressive Women's Health Care - Beavercreek Health Center
    Distance: 27.47 mi
    2510 Commons Blvd.
    Suite 230
    Beavercreek, OH 45431
  • Sean Niederst, APRN-CNP

    Sean Niederst, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery - Soin Medical Center
    Distance: 27.47 mi
    3535 Pentagon Blvd, Suite 320
    Beavercreek, OH 45431
  • Dianna Adams, NP

    Dianna Adams, NP

    Distance: 30.16 mi
    7380 TURFWAY RD
    FLORENCE, KY 41042
  • Marcus Bolton, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Marcus Bolton, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care - Greene Memorial Suite 200
    Distance: 30.23 mi
    1157 N Monroe Dr, Suite 200
    Xenia, OH 45385

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