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  • Kristina Gallant, NP
    160 Points

    Kristina Gallant, NP

    Distance: 9 mi
    114 Merriam Ave
    Ste 101
    Leominster, MA 01453
  • Nancy Hagberg, NP

    Nancy Hagberg, NP

    Distance: 10.92 mi
    881 SOUTH ST
    FITCHBURG, MA 01420
  • Georgeana Frias, NP, MS
    1050 Points

    Georgeana Frias, NP, MS

    Distance: 11.76 mi
    265 Washington St
    Hudson, MA 01749
  • Anna Pozharny, MSN
    100 Points

    Anna Pozharny, MSN

    Distance: 14.1 mi
    54 Baker Avenue Ext
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Kristina Brown, FNP-BC
    300 Points

    Kristina Brown, FNP-BC

    Column Health Lowell
    Distance: 14.78 mi
    77 E. Merrimack St
    Lowell, MA 01852
  • FRANCOIS TOKA 100 Points

    FRANCOIS TOKA

    FRANCOIS TOKA, NP
    Distance: 15.41 mi
    155 Main Dunstable Road
    105
    Nashua, NH 03060
  • Heidi Kraft 100 Points

    Heidi Kraft

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 15.41 mi
    15 Trafalgar Sq
    Nashua, NH 03063
  • Anita Freeman

    Anita Freeman

    Anita Freeman, APRN
    Distance: 15.41 mi
    15 Trafalgar Sq
    Nashua, NH 03063
  • Nicole Tsoukalas, NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Nicole Tsoukalas, NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Distance: 15.41 mi
    57 NORTHEASTERN BLVD
    STE 202
    Nashua, NH 03062
  • Elizabeth Wyman 100 Points

    Elizabeth Wyman

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 16.9 mi
    44 Bearfoot Rd
    Northborough, MA 01532
  • HEIDI KRAFT

    HEIDI KRAFT

    HEIDI KRAFT, PMHNP
    Distance: 18.17 mi
    15 Main Street
    #1055
    Greenville, NH 03048
  • Carol E Franzblau, NP

    Carol E Franzblau, NP

    Distance: 19.17 mi
    14 ARMORY RD
    MILFORD, NH 03055
  • Soccorso Elizabeth-Ann

    Soccorso Elizabeth-Ann

    Elizabeth-Ann Soccorso, APRN
    Distance: 20.19 mi
    110 Hartwell Ave
    Lexington, MA 02421-3118
  • Audrey Paradis 50 Points

    Audrey Paradis

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
    Distance: 20.44 mi
    41 Mall Road
    Burlington, MA 01805
  • Veronica Camara, MSN
    100 Points

    Veronica Camara, MSN

    Distance: 21.39 mi
    260 Cochituate Rd
    Ste 101
    Framingham, MA 01701
  • Joanne Connolly

    Joanne Connolly

    Joanne Connolly, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 21.39 mi
    125 Newbury St
    Framingham, MA 01701
  • Joyce Fitch, NP

    Joyce Fitch, NP

    Distance: 21.55 mi
    294 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
    MERRIMACK, NH 03054
  • Carol E Franzblau, NP

    Carol E Franzblau, NP

    Distance: 21.55 mi
    294 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
    MERRIMACK, NH 03054

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

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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