Nearby Cities

Pelican Ra... (19.89 mi)
Elbow Lake (20.54 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

56537 (9) (0.56 mi)
56531 (2) (20.77 mi)
56572 (1) (23.17 mi)
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  • Joel Anderson, NP
    100 Points

    Joel Anderson, NP

    2311 W Lincoln Ave
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
  • Jessica Engel
    100 Points

    Jessica Engel

    908 S Cascade St
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
  • Missy Koehl, NP
    100 Points

    Missy Koehl, NP

    Lake Region Healthcare Fergus Falls Clinic
    111 W Vernon Ave
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
  • Laura Nelson, NP
    100 Points

    Laura Nelson, NP

    Lake Region Healthcare Fergus Falls Clinic
    111 W Vernon Ave
    Fergus Falls, MN 56537
  • Lavonne F Beckler, NP

    Lavonne F Beckler, NP

    715 1/2 PEBBLE LAKE RD
    FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
  • Marie J Braaten, NP

    Marie J Braaten, NP

    615 S MILL ST
    FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
  • Sheryl A Olson, NP

    Sheryl A Olson, NP

    615 S MILL ST
    FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
  • Sheryl A Olson, NP

    Sheryl A Olson, NP

    715 1/2 PEBBLE LAKE RD
    FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
  • Amy L Severson, FNP

    Amy L Severson, FNP

    715 1/2 PEBBLE LAKE RD
    FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
  • JOHN CHASE, D.C., CNP-F 490 Points

    JOHN CHASE, D.C., CNP-F

    Chase Family Health
    Distance: 17.37 mi
    104 Memory Lane
    BATTLE LAKE, MN 56515
  • Casey M Hoover, FNP

    Casey M Hoover, FNP

    Distance: 19.87 mi
    211 E MILL ST
    PELICAN RAPIDS, MN 56572
  • Marlene Wood, NP
    100 Points

    Marlene Wood, NP

    Distance: 20.52 mi
    1411 Highway 79 E
    Elbow Lake, MN 56531
  • Marlene A Wood, FNP

    Marlene A Wood, FNP

    Distance: 20.52 mi
    930 1ST ST NE
    ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531
  • Kathleen Y Harthun, FNP

    Kathleen Y Harthun, FNP

    Distance: 32.24 mi
    665 3RD ST SW
    PERHAM, MN 56573
  • Tina M Lundeen, FNP

    Tina M Lundeen, FNP

    Distance: 32.24 mi
    200 1ST AVE S
    PERHAM, MN 56573
  • Sheryl A Olson, NP

    Sheryl A Olson, NP

    Distance: 32.24 mi
    200 1ST AVE S
    PERHAM, MN 56573
  • Ruth A Pallansch, NP

    Ruth A Pallansch, NP

    Distance: 32.24 mi
    200 1ST AVE S
    PERHAM, MN 56573
  • Amy L Severson, FNP

    Amy L Severson, FNP

    Distance: 32.24 mi
    200 1ST AVE S
    PERHAM, MN 56573
  • Sonda J Tolle, NP

    Sonda J Tolle, NP

    Distance: 32.24 mi
    200 1ST AVE S
    PERHAM, MN 56573

Nearby Cities

Pelican Ra... (19.89 mi)
Elbow Lake (20.54 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

?
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