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  • Vicky Gutierrez 50 Points

    Vicky Gutierrez

    Vicky Gutierrez, PA
    Distance: 17.35 mi
    340 Medical Pkwy
    Suite 200
    Greer, SC 29650
  • Daniel Gonzalez

    Daniel Gonzalez

    Daniel Gonzalez, FNP
    Distance: 17.35 mi
    1107 West Poinsett St
    Greer, SC 29650
  • Erin Herendeen

    Erin Herendeen

    Erin Herendeen, PA
    Distance: 17.35 mi
    1107 West Poinsett St
    Greer, SC 29650
  • Heather Oliver, ARNP
    200 Points

    Heather Oliver, ARNP

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Spartanburg
    Distance: 23.4 mi
    1650 Skylyn Dr
    Suite 402
    Spartanburg, SC 29307
  • Faustina Evans, FNP
    100 Points

    Faustina Evans, FNP

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    1855 East Main Street
    Suite 21a
    Spartanburg, SC 29307
  • Lolanda McBride, ARNP
    100 Points

    Lolanda McBride, ARNP

    Distance: 23.4 mi
    1650 Skylyn Dr
    Suite 402
    Spartanburg, SC 29307
  • Beth Fiszer 50 Points

    Beth Fiszer

    Beth E Fiszer, FNP
    Distance: 23.4 mi
    333 South Pine St
    Spartanburg, SC 29302
  • Rebecca Saul 50 Points

    Rebecca Saul

    Rebecca Michelle Saul, PNP
    Distance: 23.4 mi
    249 North Grove Medical Park Dr
    Suite 100
    Spartanburg, SC 29303
  • TRACEY MILLER

    TRACEY MILLER

    TRACEY MILLER
    Distance: 23.4 mi
    101 Pine St
    Ste 210
    Spartanburg, SC 29302
  • Audrey Goodjoin 50 Points

    Audrey Goodjoin

    Audrey Denise Goodjoin, FNP
    Distance: 23.83 mi
    807 North Main St
    Travelers Rest, SC 29690
  • Jacquelyn Freeman 50 Points

    Jacquelyn Freeman

    Jacquelyn B Freeman (Jackie), WHNP
    Distance: 25.01 mi
    1351 Crestview Rd
    Easley, SC 29642
  • Linda Faust 50 Points

    Linda Faust

    Linda Bauer Faust, FNP
    Distance: 25.01 mi
    309 East 1st Ave
    Easley, SC 29640
  • MaLee Thompson 50 Points

    MaLee Thompson

    MaLee S Thompson, FNP
    Distance: 25.01 mi
    1351 Crestview Rd
    Easley, SC 29642
  • MaLee Thompson 50 Points

    MaLee Thompson

    MaLee S Thompson, NP
    Distance: 25.01 mi
    112 John St
    Suite 103
    Easley, SC 29640
  • Stephanie Beacham 50 Points

    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie Knott Beacham, PA
    Distance: 25.01 mi
    309 East 1st Ave
    Easley, SC 29640
  • Lauren Roux

    Lauren Roux

    Lauren Roux, PA
    Distance: 25.01 mi
    800 North A St
    Easley, SC 29640
  • Elisabeth Rogers

    Elisabeth Rogers

    Elisabeth Rogers, FNP
    Distance: 27.52 mi
    2400 Boiling Springs Road
    Boiling Springs, SC 29316

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

?
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