Nearby Cities

San Benito (5.69 mi)
Weslaco (18.4 mi)
Brownsville (23.46 mi)

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78550 (5) (0.67 mi)
78586 (1) (1.96 mi)
78552 (3) (2.22 mi)
78599 (1) (18.4 mi)
78521 (3) (23.09 mi)
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  • Brenda Meza, FNP
    100 Points

    Brenda Meza, FNP

    Neuroscience Institute
    2121 Pease St
    Ste 600
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Nubia Benavides, FNP
    100 Points

    Nubia Benavides, FNP

    Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
    2121 Pease St
    Suite 600
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Heather Smith, FNP
    100 Points

    Heather Smith, FNP

    Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
    2121 Pease St
    Suite 600
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Anabelle Rodriguez

    Anabelle Rodriguez

    Anabelle Hernandez Rodriguez, NP
    802 S Loop 499
    Ste 4
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Carolina Ruiz

    Carolina Ruiz

    Carolina Ruiz, NP
    509 S Expressway 83
    Ste B-2
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Jessica Mitchell

    Jessica Mitchell

    Jessica Rexine Mitchell, NP
    509 S Expressway 83
    Ste B-2
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Laura Vasquez

    Laura Vasquez

    Laura Ann Vasquez, NP
    3809 W Business 83
    Harlingen, TX 78552
  • Kassandra Munivez, APRN

    Kassandra Munivez, APRN

    2121 Pease St
    600
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Veronica Rodriguez

    Veronica Rodriguez

    Veronica Magdalaine Rodriguez, NP
    509 S Expressway 83
    Ste B-2
    Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Maricela Hernandez, APRN
    100 Points

    Maricela Hernandez, APRN

    Distance: 18.41 mi
    675 E Expressway 83
    Weslaco, TX 78599
  • Louis Harmer, NP

    Louis Harmer, NP

    Distance: 23.47 mi
    3855 SOUTHMOST RD
    BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
  • Esteban Perez, ARNCP

    Esteban Perez, ARNCP

    The Heart & Vascular Clinic
    Distance: 23.47 mi
    844 Central Blvd
    Ste 380
    Brownsville, TX 78521
  • Julian Salazar, FNP-C

    Julian Salazar, FNP-C

    The Heart & Vascular Clinic
    Distance: 23.47 mi
    844 Central Blvd
    Ste 380
    Brownsville, TX 78521

Nearby Cities

San Benito (5.69 mi)
Weslaco (18.4 mi)
Brownsville (23.46 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.


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