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  • Mark Stafford 150 Points

    Mark Stafford

    CommonSpirit Colorado Orthopedic & Spine Specialists
    6011 E Woodman Rd
    Suite 360
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Adrian Bickley 100 Points

    Adrian Bickley

    Adrian Bickley, PA
    6140 Tutt Blvd
    Ste 200
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Trisha Fambro 100 Points

    Trisha Fambro

    Centura Gynecologic Oncology
    6031 E Woodmen Rd
    STE 250GO
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Ashley Solomon 100 Points

    Ashley Solomon

    Centura Gynecologic Oncology
    6031 E Woodmen Rd
    STE 250GO
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Amanda Chin 100 Points

    Amanda Chin

    CHPG Pediatrics North Care
    6071 E WOODMEN RD
    STE 225
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Deborah Griffin 100 Points

    Deborah Griffin

    Colorado Springs Cardiology St Francis Third
    6011 E Woodmen Rd
    STE 345
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Brandon Smith 100 Points

    Brandon Smith

    Colorado Springs Cardiology St Francis Third
    6011 E Woodmen Rd
    STE 345
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Beryle Frank 100 Points

    Beryle Frank

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic
    6011 E Woodmen Rd
    STE 120
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Hadley Hofreiter 100 Points

    Hadley Hofreiter

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic St Francis
    6011 E Woodmen Rd
    STE 120
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Darielle Johnson 100 Points

    Darielle Johnson

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic St Francis
    6011 E Woodmen Rd
    STE 120
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Kelly Joyner 100 Points

    Kelly Joyner

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic St Francis
    6011 E Woodmen Rd
    STE 120
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Valerie Trump 100 Points

    Valerie Trump

    CommonSpirit Academy Women's Healthcare Associates
    6071 E Woodmen Rd
    STE 405
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Candie Evans 100 Points

    Candie Evans

    CommonSpirit Colorado Orthopedic & Spine Specialists
    6011 E Woodman Rd
    Suite 360
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Nikotah Connolly 100 Points

    Nikotah Connolly

    CommonSpirit Gynecological Oncology St. Francis
    6031 E Woodmen Rd
    STE 250GO
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Sandra Ewer 100 Points

    Sandra Ewer

    CommonSpirit Gynecological Oncology St. Francis
    6031 E Woodmen Rd
    STE 250GO
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Amy Soneson 100 Points

    Amy Soneson

    CommonSpirit Southern Colorado Breast Surgeons
    6031 E Woodmen
    STE 250BC
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923
  • Jelena Eddy 100 Points

    Jelena Eddy

    Jelena Eddy, PA
    6140 Tutt Blvd
    Ste 200
    Colorado Springs, CO 80923

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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.


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