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  • Judy Chan 100 Points

    Judy Chan

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Laguna Hills
    24411 Health Ctr Dr.
    Ste 640
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  • Julie Keen 100 Points

    Julie Keen

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Laguna Woods
    Distance: 0.74 mi
    24268 El Toro Road
    Laguna Woods, CA 92637
  • Morgan O’Brien 150 Points

    Morgan O’Brien

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Mission Viejo
    Distance: 2.5 mi
    23512 Madero Road
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  • Julie Keen 100 Points

    Julie Keen

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Mission Viejo
    Distance: 2.5 mi
    23512 Madero Road
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  • Tria Brummond, PA 100 Points

    Tria Brummond, PA

    Tria Brummond, PA
    Distance: 2.5 mi
    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy
    Ste 100
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  • Jessica Vollebregt 50 Points

    Jessica Vollebregt

    Jessica A Vollebregt, PAC
    Distance: 2.5 mi
    26991 Crown Valley Parkway
    Ste 100
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  • Michael Burris 50 Points

    Michael Burris

    Michael Burris, FNP
    Distance: 2.5 mi
    26991 Crown Valley Parkway
    Ste 100
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  • Shawn Plowman, PA 100 Points

    Shawn Plowman, PA

    Shawn Plowman, PA
    Distance: 5.12 mi
    800 Corporate Dr
    Ste 100
    Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
  • Marie Gerlach, PA 100 Points

    Marie Gerlach, PA

    Marie Gerlach, PA
    Distance: 5.92 mi
    26740 Towne Centre Dr
    Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
  • Ji Chun 50 Points

    Ji Chun

    Ji H Chun, PAC
    Distance: 6.23 mi
    30281 Golden Lantern
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Valery Bergeron-DeSimone 50 Points

    Valery Bergeron-DeSimone

    Valery Bergeron-DeSimone, PAC
    Distance: 6.23 mi
    30281 Golden Lantern
    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
  • Lianne Coulter, PA 100 Points

    Lianne Coulter, PA

    Lianne Coulter, PA
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    29873 Santa Margarita Pkwy
    Ste 100
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • Lauren Daggett 100 Points

    Lauren Daggett

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Rancho Santa Margarita
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    29472 Avenida de las Banderas
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • Kristel Dang 100 Points

    Kristel Dang

    Kristel Dang, NP
    Distance: 7.47 mi
    4050 Barranca Parkway
    Suite 200
    Irvine, CA 92604
  • Jenny Luong 100 Points

    Jenny Luong

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Irvine (University Park)
    Distance: 7.47 mi
    18102 Culver Dr.
    Irvine, CA 92612
  • Devon Holloway 100 Points

    Devon Holloway

    MemorialCare Medical Group Doctors of Women - Irvine (OB/GYN)
    Distance: 7.47 mi
    4050 Barranca Parkway
    Suite 200
    Irvine, CA 92604
  • Tammy Chen 100 Points

    Tammy Chen

    Tammy C Chen, NP
    Distance: 7.47 mi
    5581 Alton Pkwy
    Irvine, CA 92618
  • Andrew Bierman 50 Points

    Andrew Bierman

    Andrew J. Bierman, NP
    Distance: 7.47 mi
    1 Medical Plaza Drive
    Irvine, CA 92697

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