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  • Lauren Livesay, FNP-C
    160 Points

    Lauren Livesay, FNP-C

    MedStar Health: Gastroenterology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    3800 Reservoir Road NW
    Main Building, 2nd floor, Room 2210
    Washington, DC 20007
  • Lyn Hopkinson, CRNP
    140 Points

    Lyn Hopkinson, CRNP

    110 Irving Street Northwest Room 1A-50B
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    110 Irving Street Northwest
    Room 1A-50B
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Kimberly Ann Miller, FNP, BC
    120 Points

    Kimberly Ann Miller, FNP, BC

    MedStar Health: Plastic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    3800 Reservoir Road NW
    BLES Building, 1st. Floor
    Washington, DC 20007
  • Mia DiGiacomo, CRNP
    100 Points

    Mia DiGiacomo, CRNP

    Distance: 29.27 mi
    106 Irving St., NW
    Physicians Office Building (POB), Ste. 315
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Kellie Gardner, CRNP
    100 Points

    Kellie Gardner, CRNP

    MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    3800 Reservoir Rd. NW
    Washington, DC 20007
  • Douglas Mayson, MD 100 Points

    Douglas Mayson, MD

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    3800 Reservoir Road, NW
    Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 7th Floor
    Washington, DC 20007
  • Phyllis Farris, CRNP
    100 Points

    Phyllis Farris, CRNP

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    110 Irving Street NW
    Washington, DC 20010
  • SUZANNE FRENCH 100 Points

    SUZANNE FRENCH

    SUZANNE FRENCH, CRNP
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    4900 Massachusetts Ave. NW
    Suite 320
    Washington, DC 20016
  • Christina Byam

    Christina Byam

    Christina Byam, NP
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    5614 Connecticut Ave NW #286
    Washington, DC 20015
  • Tammy Gatling, scoliosis

    Tammy Gatling, scoliosis

    Howard University Hospital - Radiology- X-Ray
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    2041 Georgia Avenue Northwest
    Washington, DC 20001
  • Michelle Howard, FNP

    Michelle Howard, FNP

    MedStar Health: Plastic Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    106 Irving St. NW
    POB North Ste. 3400
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Sarah King, CRNP

    Sarah King, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Urgent Care at Adams Morgan
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    1805 Columbia Road
    Washington, DC 20009
  • Louis Ziegler, Physician
    510 Points

    Louis Ziegler, Physician

    Advanced Health Center | Integrative Medicine
    Distance: 31.31 mi
    46 S. Glebe Rd.
    100
    Arlington, VA 22204
  • ADRIAN THOMPSON 100 Points

    ADRIAN THOMPSON

    Mrs. ADRIAN THOMPSON
    Distance: 31.31 mi
    1530 Wilson Blvd
    Suite 650
    Arlington, VA 22209

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.


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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