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  • Stacey Gross, NP
    150 Points

    Stacey Gross, NP

    Cedars-Sinai Cardiology Medical Group - Los Angeles
    8631 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices East, Suite 635 E
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Bernice Coleman, NP, PHD
    150 Points

    Bernice Coleman, NP, PHD

    8700 Beverly Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Carina Sterling, NP
    150 Points

    Carina Sterling, NP

    8635 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices West, Suite 465W
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Aimon Sangwanpanich, NP
    100 Points

    Aimon Sangwanpanich, NP

    Cedars-Sinai Nephrology - Los Angeles
    8635 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices West, Suite 1195W
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Cheyanne Mallas 100 Points

    Cheyanne Mallas

    Cheyanne Mallas, PA
    8700 Beverly Blvd
    Suite 304
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Marlene Thompson 100 Points

    Marlene Thompson

    LifeStance Health
    6200 Wilshire Blvd
    Suites 1010 & 1410
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Zoe Scannell, NP
    100 Points

    Zoe Scannell, NP

    8631 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices East, Suite 830E
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Jessica Sanchez, NP 20 Points

    Jessica Sanchez, NP

    8631 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices East, Suite 635 E
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Alexandra Saborio

    Alexandra Saborio

    Alexandra E. Saborio
    8700 Gracie Allen Dr
    South Tower, Suite B220
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Carina Sterling

    Carina Sterling

    Carina C. Sterling
    8635 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices West, Suite 465W
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Carolyn Filarski

    Carolyn Filarski

    Carolyn F. Filarski
    8635 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices West, Suite 590 W
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Chelsea Kauffman

    Chelsea Kauffman

    Chelsea L. Kauffman
    8635 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices West, Suite 690W
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Chrysanta Patio

    Chrysanta Patio

    Chrysanta D. Patio
    8635 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices West, Suite 590 W
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Emily Cain

    Emily Cain

    Emily P. Cain
    8635 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices West, Suites 770 W and Suite 795
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Esther Yoon

    Esther Yoon

    Esther Yoon
    8700 Gracie Allen Dr
    South Tower, Suite B220
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Florita Valenzuela

    Florita Valenzuela

    Florita M. Valenzuela
    8700 Gracie Allen Dr
    South Tower, Suite B220
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Hannah Stone

    Hannah Stone

    Hannah R. Stone
    8631 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices East, Suite 510E
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Jenifer Gomez

    Jenifer Gomez

    Jenifer H. Gomez
    8635 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices West, Suite 590 W
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Jessica Redin

    Jessica Redin

    Jessica Redin
    8700 Gracie Allen Dr
    South Tower, Suite B220
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Kylie Tanabe

    Kylie Tanabe

    Kylie Tanabe
    8635 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices West, Suite 990W
    Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Hyo J Lee, NP

    Hyo J Lee, NP

    8631 W 3rd St
    Medical Offices East, Suite 635 E
    Los Angeles, CA 90048

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