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  • Naomi Suhler, PMHNP 170 Points
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    Naomi Suhler, PMHNP

    Mental Health Wellness & Care
    14523 Westlake Drive
    Lake Oswego, OR 97034
  • Sharon Hammond, PMHNP 20 Points
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    Sharon Hammond, PMHNP

    Mental Health Wellness & Care
    14523 Westlake Drive
    Lake Oswego, OR 97034
  • Amanda Beaty, PA-C 100 Points

    Amanda Beaty, PA-C

    Vancouver Clinic
    700 NE 87th Ave
    Vancouver, WA 98664
  • Derk Maniscalco 100 Points

    Derk Maniscalco

    Vancouver Clinic
    700 NE 87th Ave.
    Vancouver, WA 98664
  • Rosa Pham, DNP 100 Points

    Rosa Pham, DNP

    Vancouver Clinic
    700 NE 87th Ave
    Vancouver, WA 98664
  • Liliana Quilici 100 Points

    Liliana Quilici

    Vancouver Clinic
    501 SE 172nd Ave.
    Vancouver, WA 98664
  • Melody Stringer 100 Points

    Melody Stringer

    Vancouver Clinic
    700 NE 87th Ave.
    Vancouver, WA 98664
  • Jeanine (Jeannie) Yates 100 Points

    Jeanine (Jeannie) Yates

    Vancouver Clinic
    700 NE 87th Ave
    Vancouver, WA 98664
  • Sarah S Camp, FNP

    Sarah S Camp, FNP

    700 NE 87TH AVE
    VANCOUVER, WA 98664
  • Marion A Cluzel, MSN

    Marion A Cluzel, MSN

    200 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL
    VANCOUVER, WA 98664
  • Marion A Cluzel, MSN

    Marion A Cluzel, MSN

    700 NE 87TH AVE
    VANCOUVER, WA 98664
  • Susanne M Hutchinson, NP

    Susanne M Hutchinson, NP

    200 NE MOTHER JSPH PL #300
    VANCOUVER, WA 98664
  • Donna A Jose, MSN

    Donna A Jose, MSN

    700 NE 87TH AVE
    VANCOUVER, WA 98664
  • S B Taylor-Newcombe, NP

    S B Taylor-Newcombe, NP

    700 NE 87TH AVE
    VANCOUVER, WA 98664
  • Joanne M Wallis, NP

    Joanne M Wallis, NP

    700 NE 87TH AVE
    VANCOUVER, WA 98664

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