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16 Nurse Practitioner Listings Near Loakfoma, MS
Nurse Practitioner Loakfoma, MS
Find a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care and prescribe medication.Results for Loakfoma, MS
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300 Points
Catherine Eldridge
North MIssissippi UrologyDistance: 14.53 mi100 Wilburn Way
Starkville, MS 39759Catherine “Shelli” Eldridge, FNP-C, is a 1995 graduate of East Mississippi Community College, which started her caree... -
100 Points
Melinda Clark
NMMC - Cancer Care StarkvilleDistance: 14.53 mi1205 Highway 182 West
Starkville, MS 39759Melinda Clark practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Starkville, MS. -
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Angela Jones
Maben Medical ClinicDistance: 24.09 mi49 Turner Street
Maben, MS 39750Angela Jones practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Maben, MS. -
300 Points
Sara Cox
West Point Primary CareDistance: 28.35 mi977 Emergency Drive
West Point, MS 39773To request an appointment with Sara Gibbons Cox, call 662-494-5232 or visit myConnection. -
200 Points
Rebecca Mitchener
The Womens Group-West PointDistance: 28.35 mi373 Medical Center Circle
West Point, MS 39773Rebecca Mitchener practices as a Nurse Practitioner in West Point, MS. -
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Keicia Lynn
West Point Childrens ClinicDistance: 28.35 mi63 Medical Center Drive
West Point, MS 39773Keicia Lynn practices as a Nurse Practitioner in West Point, MS. -
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Jennifer Rigdon
West Point Childrens ClinicDistance: 28.35 mi63 Medical Center Drive
West Point, MS 39773Jennifer Rigdon practices as a Nurse Practitioner in West Point, MS. -
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Angela Reed
Eupora Family Medical ClinicDistance: 29.81 mi1301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Eupora, MS 39744Angela Reed practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Eupora, MS. -
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JodiLyn Ferguson
Eupora Pediatric ClinicDistance: 29.81 mi15 Medical Plaza
Eupora, MS 39744JodiLyn Ferguson practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Eupora, MS. -
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Holly Wood
Eupora Pediatric ClinicDistance: 29.81 mi15 Medical Plaza
Eupora, MS 39744Holly Wood practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Eupora, MS. -
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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
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
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
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