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48309 (1) (2.5 mi)
48341 (7) (3.7 mi)
48304 (2) (3.74 mi)
48307 (2) (5.38 mi)
48302 (5) (5.49 mi)
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  • Elsina John 150 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Elsina John

    Pontiac
    Distance: 3.49 mi
    462 Telegraph Rd
    Pontiac, MI 48341
  • Jennifer Pierce, NP
    340 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Jennifer Pierce, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - Bloomfield Township
    Distance: 3.64 mi
    1961 S Telegraph Rd
    Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
  • Renee Jenkinson, NP
    280 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Renee Jenkinson, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - Bloomfield Township
    Distance: 3.64 mi
    1961 S Telegraph Rd
    Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
  • Ashley Houghteling, NP
    260 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Ashley Houghteling, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - Bloomfield Township
    Distance: 3.64 mi
    1961 S Telegraph Rd
    Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
  • Gina Lopiccolo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
    200 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Gina Lopiccolo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Bloomfield Hills
    Distance: 3.64 mi
    42505 Woodward Ave, Ste 200
    Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
  • Adam Schmid, ANP-BC
    200 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Adam Schmid, ANP-BC

    Bloomfield Hills
    Distance: 3.64 mi
    42505 Woodward Ave, Ste 200
    Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
  • Colleen Altman, NP 50 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Colleen Altman, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - Bloomfield Township
    Distance: 3.64 mi
    1961 S Telegraph Rd
    Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
  • Lorrie Posegay, NP
    250 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Lorrie Posegay, NP

    Henry Ford Reproductive Medicine - Rochester Hills
    Distance: 4.07 mi
    3950 S Rochester Rd
    Ste 2300
    Rochester Hills, MI 48307
  • Alyssa Dennie, NP 50 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Alyssa Dennie, NP

    Henry Ford Reproductive Medicine - Rochester Hills
    Distance: 4.07 mi
    3950 S Rochester Rd
    Ste 2300
    Rochester Hills, MI 48307
  • Paula Goldstein, NP
    250 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Paula Goldstein, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - Troy
    Distance: 4.18 mi
    2825 Livernois
    Troy, MI 48083
  • Kathleen Kraft, NP
    150 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Kathleen Kraft, NP

    Distance: 4.18 mi
    2825 Livernois
    Troy, MI 48083
  • Ellen Portnoy, NP
    150 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Ellen Portnoy, NP

    Distance: 4.18 mi
    2825 Livernois
    Troy, MI 48083

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