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  • Gilley Allison

    Gilley Allison

    Allison Gilley, NP
    Distance: 19.01 mi
    2801 Buford Hwy
    Ste 100
    Atlanta, GA 30329-2146
  • Kara Fur, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

    Kara Fur, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

    Distance: 19.01 mi
    371 E Paces Ferry Rd Ne
    Ste 730
    Atlanta, GA 30305
  • Kiara Lewis

    Kiara Lewis

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 19.01 mi
    2801 Buford Hwy
    Ste 100
    Atlanta, GA 30329-2146
  • Nichols Lindsey

    Nichols Lindsey

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 19.01 mi
    2801 Buford Hwy
    Ste 100
    Atlanta, GA 30329-2146
  • ALYSON BUTLER

    ALYSON BUTLER

    Ms. ALYSON BUTLER, PA-C
    Distance: 19.01 mi
    Concierge Services
    Atlanta, GA 30327
  • Robin Childress-Rodriguez

    Robin Childress-Rodriguez

    Robin Childress-Rodriguez, NP
    Distance: 19.01 mi
    2550 Heritage Ct SE
    135
    Atlanta, GA 303393528
  • Stacy Wideman

    Stacy Wideman

    Stacy Wideman, PMHNP
    Distance: 19.01 mi
    5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste
    Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Marilyn Whitening

    Marilyn Whitening

    Marilyn Whitening, APRN, FNP-C
    Distance: 21.36 mi
    1707 Blairs Bridge Rd
    Austell, GA 30168
  • Dena Patel, FNP
    550 Points

    Dena Patel, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Buford
    Distance: 21.53 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 210
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Sara Thiel, AGACNP
    340 Points

    Sara Thiel, AGACNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurology
    Distance: 21.53 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 310
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Thomas Raduszewski, FNP
    310 Points

    Thomas Raduszewski, FNP

    Georgia Heart Institute
    Distance: 21.53 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 200
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Margaret Doku, FNP
    300 Points

    Margaret Doku, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Buford
    Distance: 21.53 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 210
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Rachel Warzon, WHNP
    300 Points

    Rachel Warzon, WHNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN
    Distance: 21.53 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 205
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Dellinia Burgess, FNP
    180 Points

    Dellinia Burgess, FNP

    Distance: 21.53 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 210
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Marcia McBrayer, CFNP
    150 Points

    Marcia McBrayer, CFNP

    Distance: 21.9 mi
    738 Old Norcross Rd
    Suite 100
    Lawrenceville, GA 30046
  • Francis-Agalaba Constance 100 Points

    Francis-Agalaba Constance

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 22.69 mi
    2301 Henry Clower Blvd
    Ste A
    Snellville, GA 30078-3152
  • Owens Jacquelyn

    Owens Jacquelyn

    Jacquelyn Owens, CNS-PMH
    Distance: 22.69 mi
    2301 Henry Clower Blvd
    Ste A
    Snellville, GA 30078-3152
  • RACQUEL TOOMER-YILLA

    RACQUEL TOOMER-YILLA

    RACQUEL TOOMER-YILLA, OWNER RN CASE MANAGER
    Distance: 22.69 mi
    3806 Wood Hollow Way
    Snellville, GA 30039
  • Sheila Littles, APRN, Adult-GeriactricNurse Practitioner 610 Points

    Sheila Littles, APRN, Adult-GeriactricNurse Practitioner

    Practitioners Community Care
    Distance: 23.34 mi
    560 Thornton Rd
    106
    Lithia Springs, GA 30122
  • MALIKATA DANO

    MALIKATA DANO

    MALIKATA DANO
    Distance: 25.12 mi
    126 Enterprise Path
    Suite 104A
    Hiram, GA 30141
  • Sarah Stripling 100 Points

    Sarah Stripling

    Conyers
    Distance: 31.51 mi
    1498 Klondike Rd
    Suite 106
    Conyers, GA 30094

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