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  • Essie Tarr, Owner 160 Points

    Essie Tarr, Owner

    Atlantic Counseling Services
    Distance: 20.16 mi
    1230 South Federal Highway
    Boynton Beach, FL 33435
  • Meliza Commond, APRN

    Meliza Commond, APRN

    Adult and Geriatric Associates | PBHN Physician Group
    Distance: 20.16 mi
    8200 Jog Road
    Suite 204
    Boynton Beach, FL 33472
  • Diana Clyman, APRN

    Diana Clyman, APRN

    Distance: 20.16 mi
    3795 W Boynton Beach Blvd,
    Suite #A
    Boynton Beach, FL 33436
  • Nicolette Pelliccione, APRN

    Nicolette Pelliccione, APRN

    Distance: 20.16 mi
    3795 W Boynton Beach Blvd,
    Suite #A
    Boynton Beach, FL 33436
  • Javier Cumerma 100 Points

    Javier Cumerma

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 20.56 mi
    2801 Ne 213Th St
    Aventura, FL 33180-1267
  • Jocelyn Prettell

    Jocelyn Prettell

    Conviva Care Center Aventura
    Distance: 20.56 mi
    21150 Biscayne Blvd
    Suite 302
    Aventura, FL 33180
  • Rose Brooks, APRN
    100 Points

    Rose Brooks, APRN

    Distance: 22.05 mi
    1648 NE 163rd Street
    North Miami Beach, FL 33162
  • Marcia Dodo

    Marcia Dodo

    Marcia Dodo, ARNP, DNP
    Distance: 22.05 mi
    1247 Northeast 167th Street
    North Miami Beach, FL 33162
  • Yeritza Rojas, APRN

    Yeritza Rojas, APRN

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    7031 Washington Avenue
    Lantana, FL 33462
  • Jean Marchand 100 Points

    Jean Marchand

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 25.04 mi
    14645 Nw 77Th Ave
    Miami Lakes, FL 33014-2569
  • Sonia Llorca 100 Points

    Sonia Llorca

    Palm Medical Centers - Miami Lakes
    Distance: 25.04 mi
    16795 NW 67th Ave.
    Miami Lakes, FL 33015
  • Ruben Perez Polo, APRN
    100 Points

    Ruben Perez Polo, APRN

    Distance: 25.04 mi
    5801 Miami Lakes Drive East
    Miami Lakes, FL 33014

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