Nearby Cities

Camas (2.25 mi)
Gresham (6.95 mi)
Sandy (13.55 mi)
Vancouver (15.39 mi)
Portland (16.14 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

98671 (1) (1.46 mi)
98607 (2) (3.5 mi)
97030 (4) (6.64 mi)
98683 (4) (8.52 mi)
98684 (4) (9.97 mi)
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  • Naomi Suhler, PMHNP 170 Points
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    Naomi Suhler, PMHNP

    Mental Health Wellness & Care
    Distance: 18.99 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: 18.99 mi
    14523 Westlake Drive
    Lake Oswego, OR 97034
  • Brent Cooper, FNP, DNP
    200 Points

    Brent Cooper, FNP, DNP

    Legacy Medical Group - Camas
    Distance: 2.25 mi
    1625 SE 192nd Ave
    Ste 100
    Camas, WA 98607
  • Kristin Headrick, DNP, FNP
    100 Points

    Kristin Headrick, DNP, FNP

    Legacy Medical Group - Camas
    Distance: 2.25 mi
    1625 SE 192nd Ave
    Ste 100
    Camas, WA 98607
  • Sitara Lones, FNP
    100 Points

    Sitara Lones, FNP

    Legacy Medical Group-Gastroenterology at Mount Hood
    Distance: 6.95 mi
    25050 SE Stark St
    Medical Office Bldg 4, Ste 250
    Gresham, OR 97030
  • Abigail Garrow, NP
    100 Points

    Abigail Garrow, NP

    Legacy Medical Group-Mount Hood - a department of Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
    Distance: 6.95 mi
    24988 SE Stark St
    Medical Office Bldg 3, Ste 220
    Gresham, OR 97030
  • Crystal Garrison 100 Points

    Crystal Garrison

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 6.95 mi
    1700 Nw Civic Drive
    Gresham, OR 97030-3774
  • Brittany Monson 100 Points

    Brittany Monson

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 6.95 mi
    1700 Nw Civic Drive
    Gresham, OR 97030-3774
  • Kimberly Sabin

    Kimberly Sabin

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 6.95 mi
    2222 E Powell Blvd
    Gresham, OR 97080-1365
  • Mindy Harrington, FNP
    100 Points

    Mindy Harrington, FNP

    Legacy Medical Group-Firwood
    Distance: 13.55 mi
    36860 Industrial Way
    Sandy, OR 97055
  • Tara Pfaff, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Tara Pfaff, FNP-C

    Legacy Medical Group-Firwood
    Distance: 13.55 mi
    36860 Industrial Way
    Sandy, OR 97055
  • Kristina Schaefer, FNP
    450 Points

    Kristina Schaefer, FNP

    Legacy Medical Group-Family Wellness
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    1000 SE Tech Center Dr
    Ste 120
    Vancouver, WA 98683
  • Christoper "Kit" Houghton, FNP
    110 Points

    Christoper "Kit" Houghton, FNP

    Legacy Medical Group-Family Wellness
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    1000 SE Tech Center Dr
    Ste 120
    Vancouver, WA 98683
  • Stephanie Bennett, FNP
    100 Points

    Stephanie Bennett, FNP

    Legacy Medical Group-Family Wellness
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    1000 SE Tech Center Dr
    Ste 120
    Vancouver, WA 98683
  • Stephanie Grove, FNP
    100 Points

    Stephanie Grove, FNP

    Legacy Medical Group-Family Wellness
    Distance: 15.38 mi
    1000 SE Tech Center Dr
    Ste 120
    Vancouver, WA 98683

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