Nearby Cities

Saint Joseph (5.94 mi)
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Savannah (17.4 mi)
Plattsburg (20.56 mi)
Platte City (22.18 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

64507 (25) (4.16 mi)
64506 (32) (6.66 mi)
66087 (2) (16.63 mi)
64485 (2) (17.21 mi)
64477 (1) (20.17 mi)
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  • Mandi Griffin, FNP

    Mandi Griffin, FNP

    Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Vascular Surgery
    Distance: 5.94 mi
    802 N. Riverside Road
    Plaza 1, Suite 200
    Saint Joseph, MO 64507
  • Brandi Weaver, WHNP

    Brandi Weaver, WHNP

    Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Women's Health and Menopause Plaza 2
    Distance: 5.94 mi
    901 Heartland Road
    Plaza 2, Suite 4890
    Saint Joseph, MO 64506
  • Bridget Robinson, CNM

    Bridget Robinson, CNM

    Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Women's Health Plaza 2
    Distance: 5.94 mi
    901 Heartland Road
    Plaza 2, Suite 2800
    Saint Joseph, MO 64506
  • Casey Wagner, CNM

    Casey Wagner, CNM

    Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph - Women's Health Plaza 2
    Distance: 5.94 mi
    901 Heartland Road
    Plaza 2, Suite 2800
    Saint Joseph, MO 64506
  • Erin Nash, FNP

    Erin Nash, FNP

    Distance: 5.94 mi
    802 N. Riverside Road
    Plaza 1, Suite 220
    Saint Joseph, MO 64507
  • Amber Storey, AGACNP

    Amber Storey, AGACNP

    Distance: 5.94 mi
    802 N. Riverside Road
    Plaza 1, Suite 150
    Saint Joseph, MO 64507
  • Della Taylor, FNP

    Della Taylor, FNP

    Distance: 5.94 mi
    901 Heartland Road
    Plaza 2, Suite 4890
    Saint Joseph, MO 64506
  • Julie Turner, APRN

    Julie Turner, APRN

    Distance: 5.94 mi
    802 N. Riverside Road
    Plaza 1, Suite 220
    Saint Joseph, MO 64507
  • Misti Moore, DNP

    Misti Moore, DNP

    Distance: 16.74 mi
    P.O. Box 488
    207 South Main Street
    Troy, KS 66087
  • Melody Fields, FNP

    Melody Fields, FNP

    Mosaic Life Care at Troy - Family Care
    Distance: 16.74 mi
    P.O. Box 488
    207 South Main Street
    Troy, KS 66087
  • Chelsea Ingino, APRN

    Chelsea Ingino, APRN

    Mosaic Family Care - Savannah
    Distance: 17.39 mi
    301 E Price Street
    Savannah, MO 64485
  • Shelley Merritt, FNP

    Shelley Merritt, FNP

    Mosaic Family Care - Savannah
    Distance: 17.39 mi
    301 E Price Street
    Savannah, MO 64485
  • Kelle Lawson, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Kelle Lawson, FNP-C

    Liberty Hospital Primary Care Plattsburg Clinic
    Distance: 20.56 mi
    400 West Clay Ave.
    Plattsburg, MO 64477
  • Abigail Kidwell, FNP
    200 Points

    Abigail Kidwell, FNP

    Saint Luke's Primary Care-Platte City
    Distance: 22.18 mi
    2703 Running Horse Rd
    Platte City, MO 64079
  • Francesca Minnis, FNP
    200 Points

    Francesca Minnis, FNP

    Saint Luke's Primary Care-Smithville
    Distance: 23.99 mi
    601 S 169 Hwy
    Smithville, MO 64089
  • Erin Robidoux, NP
    200 Points

    Erin Robidoux, NP

    Saint Luke's Primary Care-Smithville
    Distance: 23.99 mi
    601 S 169 Hwy
    Smithville, MO 64089
  • Anja Ismert, RN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Anja Ismert, RN, FNP-C

    Liberty Hospital Primary Care Kearney Clinic
    Distance: 32.23 mi
    305 S. Platte Clay Way
    Kearney, MO 64060
  • Jill Jines, RN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Jill Jines, RN, FNP-C

    Liberty Hospital Primary Care Kearney Clinic
    Distance: 32.23 mi
    305 S. Platte Clay Way
    Kearney, MO 64060
  • Annah Sybouts, MSN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Annah Sybouts, MSN, FNP-C

    Liberty Hospital Primary Care Kearney Clinic
    Distance: 32.23 mi
    305 S. Platte Clay Way
    Kearney, MO 64060

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