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  • Kamala Via

    Kamala Via

    Kamala Via
    Distance: 16.12 mi
    7811 Wise Ave
    Dundalk, MD 21222
  • Kamala Via

    Kamala Via

    Kamala Via
    Distance: 16.12 mi
    1576 Merritt Blvd Ste 8
    Dundalk, MD 21222
  • Jasmine Michelle Booth, FNP, BC
    270 Points

    Jasmine Michelle Booth, FNP, BC

    MedStar Health: Bariatric Surgery at Bel Air
    Distance: 16.51 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: 16.51 mi
    1694 Water Tower Way Ste 104
    1694 Water Tower Way Ste 104
    Bel Air, MD 21015
  • ALISON MCLAUGHLIN 100 Points

    ALISON MCLAUGHLIN

    ALISON MCLAUGHLIN, PMHNP
    Distance: 16.51 mi
    4 North Ave, Building C
    Suite 420
    Bel Air, MD 21014
  • CYNTHIA GLOVER-SINGLETON 100 Points

    CYNTHIA GLOVER-SINGLETON

    CYNTHIA GLOVER-SINGLETON, PMHNP-BC, CRNP
    Distance: 17.87 mi
    939 Elkridge Landing Road
    Ste 350
    Linthicum, MD 21090
  • DAVID MWANGI 100 Points

    DAVID MWANGI

    DAVID MWANGI, PMHNP, CRNP
    Distance: 17.87 mi
    518 South Camp Meade Rd
    Suite 5
    Linthicum, MD 21090
  • CECIL TUCKER

    CECIL TUCKER

    CECIL TUCKER, RN
    Distance: 17.87 mi
    939 Elkridge Landing Road
    STE 350
    Linthicum, MD 21090
  • CYNTHIA GLOVER-SINGLETON

    CYNTHIA GLOVER-SINGLETON

    CYNTHIA GLOVER-SINGLETON, RN
    Distance: 17.87 mi
    518 South Camp Meade Rd
    Suite 5
    Linthicum, MD 210902766
  • Faye Grimes, CRNP
    960 Points

    Faye Grimes, CRNP

    Center for Vein Restoration | Columbia Pkwy
    Distance: 18.64 mi
    8860 Columbia 100 PKWY
    Suite 400
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Brenda Pearson

    Brenda Pearson

    Brenda Pearson, CRNP-PMH
    Distance: 18.64 mi
    6700 Alexander Bell Dr
    Ste 200
    Columbia, MD 21046
  • Brenda Pearson

    Brenda Pearson

    Brenda Pearson, CRNP-PMH
    Distance: 18.64 mi
    6700 Alexander Bell Dr
    Ste 200
    Columbia, MD 21046
  • Maxim Greceannii

    Maxim Greceannii

    Maxim Greceannii
    Distance: 18.64 mi
    7130 Minstrel Way
    Suite 120
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Geneva Augustin
    200 Points

    Geneva Augustin

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Abingdon
    Distance: 19.44 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: 19.44 mi
    3445 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr
    Ste E
    Abingdon, MD 21009
  • Christina Trent

    Christina Trent

    Christina Trent, APRN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 20.82 mi
    7310 Ritchie Highway
    Suite 200
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  • GANIYAT ADEYEMO

    GANIYAT ADEYEMO

    Dr. GANIYAT ADEYEMO
    Distance: 20.82 mi
    1401 Madison Park Drive
    Suite 201
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  • Denese A Gaughan, NP

    Denese A Gaughan, NP

    Distance: 20.82 mi
    7704 QUARTERFIELD RD STE A
    GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
  • KRISTEN SMITH

    KRISTEN SMITH

    KRISTEN SMITH
    Distance: 20.82 mi
    331 Oak Manor Drive
    Suite 201
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  • Gissel Sonnenbrot, CRNP
    240 Points

    Gissel Sonnenbrot, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Women's Health at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
    Distance: 31.18 mi
    18101 Prince Philip Drive
    Suite 5100
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Jason Badillo, PA-C
    220 Points

    Jason Badillo, PA-C

    MedStar Health: Cardiology Associates at Olney
    Distance: 31.18 mi
    18101 Prince Philip Drive
    #4100
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Renae N DeFreitas, CRNP
    100 Points

    Renae N DeFreitas, CRNP

    Distance: 33.54 mi
    2402 MacArthur Road
    Whitehall, PA 18052

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