Nearby Cities

Kernersville (9.8 mi)
High Point (12.32 mi)
Oak Ridge (15.81 mi)
Greensboro (23.4 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

27103 (13) (6.71 mi)
27284 (1) (8.84 mi)
27265 (2) (11.65 mi)
27310 (2) (15.71 mi)
27403 (1) (21.58 mi)
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  • Karen Highfill 100 Points

    Karen Highfill

    Iora with One Medical
    3274 Silas Creek Parkway
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Michael Arcuri 100 Points

    Michael Arcuri

    OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem
    170 Kimel Park Dr.
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Adam East 100 Points

    Adam East

    OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem
    170 Kimel Park Dr.
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Melissa Epstein 100 Points

    Melissa Epstein

    OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem
    170 Kimel Park Dr.
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Katlyn Joyner 100 Points

    Katlyn Joyner

    OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem
    170 Kimel Park Dr.
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Julia Mayo 100 Points

    Julia Mayo

    OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem
    170 Kimel Park Dr.
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Kathryn Meiners 100 Points

    Kathryn Meiners

    OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem
    170 Kimel Park Dr.
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Cathy Phelps 100 Points

    Cathy Phelps

    OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem
    170 Kimel Park Dr.
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Mark Phillips 100 Points

    Mark Phillips

    OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem
    170 Kimel Park Dr.
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Todd Carrigan 100 Points

    Todd Carrigan

    OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem Spine Center
    180 Kimel Park Dr.
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Georgia Tanner 100 Points

    Georgia Tanner

    OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem Spine Center
    180 Kimel Park Dr.
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • CLOSED Catherine Staplefoote 100 Points

    CLOSED Catherine Staplefoote

    OrthoCarolina Winston-Salem
    170 Kimel Park Dr.
    Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Suzonne Stratton 100 Points

    Suzonne Stratton

    OrthoCarolina Kernersville
    Distance: 9.8 mi
    445 Pineview Drive
    Suite 220
    Kernersville, NC 27284
  • Ashley Webster, NP
    100 Points

    Ashley Webster, NP

    Distance: 12.32 mi
    1380 Eastchester Drive
    Suite 105
    High Point, NC 27265
  • Kristen Nelson 1550 Points

    Kristen Nelson

    KRISTEN NELSON, PA-C
    Distance: 15.81 mi
    1510 N. NC Hwy. 68
    Oak Ridge, NC 27310
  • Lori Swanson 350 Points

    Lori Swanson

    Lori Swanson
    Distance: 15.81 mi
    Eagle Family Medicine @ Oak Ridge
    1510 N. NC Hwy. 68
    Oak Ridge, NC 27310
  • Blair Crouse, Adult Nurse Practitioner
    680 Points

    Blair Crouse, Adult Nurse Practitioner

    Mindful Mental Health, Pllc
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    407 Mendenhall St
    Greensboro, NC 27403

Nearby Cities

Kernersville (9.8 mi)
High Point (12.32 mi)
Oak Ridge (15.81 mi)
Greensboro (23.4 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