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  • Naomi Suhler, PMHNP 170 Points
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    Naomi Suhler, PMHNP

    Mental Health Wellness & Care
    Distance: 7.1 mi
    14523 Westlake Drive
    Lake Oswego, OR 97034
  • Sharon Hammond, PMHNP 20 Points
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    Sharon Hammond, PMHNP

    Mental Health Wellness & Care
    Distance: 7.1 mi
    14523 Westlake Drive
    Lake Oswego, OR 97034
  • Larry Eckman, PMHNP, LCSW
    720 Points

    Larry Eckman, PMHNP, LCSW

    Mr.
    12 SE 14th Ave
    Suite 101
    Portland, OR 97214
  • Larry Veltman, M.D. 360 Points

    Larry Veltman, M.D.

    9555 Sw Barnes Rd
    Suite 100
    Portland, OR 97225
  • Melissa Dolbec, FNP
    200 Points

    Melissa Dolbec, FNP

    2222 NW Lovejoy St
    Good Samaritan Bldg 1, Ste 411
    Portland, OR 97210
  • Jenna Fleck, NP
    200 Points

    Jenna Fleck, NP

    2222 NW Lovejoy St
    Medical Office Bldg 1, Ste 315
    Portland, OR 97210
  • Evonne Kandas, NP
    200 Points

    Evonne Kandas, NP

    1130 NW 22nd Ave Suite 110
    Portland, OR 97210
  • Christine Michele Lasich, NP
    200 Points

    Christine Michele Lasich, NP

    501 N Graham St
    Medical Office Bldg 2, Ste 220
    Portland, OR 97227
  • Erin O'Hollaren, NP
    200 Points

    Erin O'Hollaren, NP

    1130 NW 22nd Ave
    Ste 220
    Portland, OR 97210
  • Lina Rossetti-Grulich, NP
    200 Points

    Lina Rossetti-Grulich, NP

    501 N Graham St
    Medical Office Bldg 2, Ste 200
    Portland, OR 97227
  • Susan M Mitchell-Miller, FNP,  MSN 190 Points

    Susan M Mitchell-Miller, FNP, MSN

    2330 NW Flanders
    207
    PORTLAND, OR 97210
  • Eva Cicilian 100 Points

    Eva Cicilian

    LifeStance Health
    12636 Se Stark St
    Portland, OR 97233-1058
  • Edward Rosanski 100 Points

    Edward Rosanski

    LifeStance Health
    12636 Se Stark St
    Portland, OR 97233-1058
  • Nancy Casey 100 Points

    Nancy Casey

    Nancy Casey, FNP
    4424 NE Glisan St
    Ste 522
    Portland, OR 972132331
  • Evonne M Kandas, NP 10 Points

    Evonne M Kandas, NP

    9155 SW BARNES RD STE 740
    PORTLAND, OR 97225

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