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  • Jasmine Michelle Booth, FNP, BC
    270 Points

    Jasmine Michelle Booth, FNP, BC

    MedStar Health: Bariatric Surgery at Bel Air
    Distance: 13.35 mi
    12 Medstar Blvd
    Suite 170
    Bel Air, MD 21015
  • Marilyn Hernandez, CRNP
    230 Points

    Marilyn Hernandez, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Pediatrics at Bel Air Medical Campus
    Distance: 13.35 mi
    12 MedStar Boulevard
    Suite 265
    Bel Air, MD 21015
  • ALISON MCLAUGHLIN 100 Points

    ALISON MCLAUGHLIN

    ALISON MCLAUGHLIN, PMHNP
    Distance: 13.35 mi
    4 North Ave, Building C
    Suite 420
    Bel Air, MD 21014
  • Geneva Augustin
    200 Points

    Geneva Augustin

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Abingdon
    Distance: 15.1 mi
    3445 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr
    Ste E
    Abingdon, MD 21009
  • Christopher Englert
    200 Points

    Christopher Englert

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Abingdon
    Distance: 15.1 mi
    3445 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr
    Ste E
    Abingdon, MD 21009
  • Johnny Patterson 100 Points

    Johnny Patterson

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 21.6 mi
    910 S Chapel St
    Ste 102
    Newark, DE 19713-3468
  • Nicole Jackson

    Nicole Jackson

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 21.6 mi
    910 S Chapel St
    Ste 102
    Newark, DE 19713-3468
  • Marguerite P Harris, NP 10 Points

    Marguerite P Harris, NP

    Distance: 26.88 mi
    400 MCFARLAN RD STE 2
    KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
  • Rebecca Noll 100 Points

    Rebecca Noll

    Rebecca Noll
    Distance: 27.07 mi
    11560 Crossroads Ci, Suite 102
    Middle River, MD 21220
  • MARY ALABI

    MARY ALABI

    MARY ALABI
    Distance: 29.72 mi
    828 Dulaney Valley Road
    Suite 12
    Towson, MD 21204
  • Jacqueline Henderson

    Jacqueline Henderson

    Jacqueline B. Henderson, CRNP
    Distance: 31.12 mi
    120 Valley Green Lane
    Main Line Health King of Prussia, Suite 510
    King Of Prussia, PA 19406
  • Kristen Jones

    Kristen Jones

    Kristen N. Jones, PA-C
    Distance: 31.12 mi
    120 Valley Green Lane
    Main Line Health King of Prussia, Suite 510
    King Of Prussia, PA 19406
  • 100 Points

    BAYADA Adult Nursing

    Distance: 33.92 mi
    100 East Lancaster Avenue
    Suite 220
    Downingtown, PA 19335

Nearby Cities

Bel Air (13.35 mi)
Abingdon (15.1 mi)
Quarryville (16.48 mi)
West Grove (20.73 mi)
Newark (21.61 mi)
Strasburg (22.47 mi)
Parkesburg (24.2 mi)

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

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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.


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