Nearby Cities

Mansfield (6.28 mi)
Bellville (7.62 mi)
Ontario (9.76 mi)
Ashland (12.46 mi)
Crestline (17.61 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

44813 (2) (8.27 mi)
44906 (35) (8.75 mi)
44805 (6) (11.58 mi)
44827 (2) (19.06 mi)
44833 (5) (20.08 mi)
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  • Emily Krikke 100 Points

    Emily Krikke

    Akron Children's Hospital Pediatric Dermatology, Mansfield
    Distance: 6.28 mi
    1029 South Trimble Road
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Jaime Gibson 100 Points

    Jaime Gibson

    Akron Children's Hospital Urgent Care, Mansfield
    Distance: 6.28 mi
    1029 South Trimble Road
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Dawn Keilin 100 Points

    Dawn Keilin

    Akron Children's Pediatric Gastroenterology, Mansfield
    Distance: 6.28 mi
    1029 South Trimble Road
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Melisa Oberdier 100 Points

    Melisa Oberdier

    Akron Children's Pediatrics, Mansfield
    Distance: 6.28 mi
    1029 South Trimble Road
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Ashton Owens 100 Points

    Ashton Owens

    Akron Children's Pediatrics, Mansfield
    Distance: 6.28 mi
    1029 South Trimble Road
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Susan Baker, CNP
    100 Points

    Susan Baker, CNP

    Distance: 6.28 mi
    715 Richland Mall
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Julie Burkhart
    100 Points

    Julie Burkhart

    Distance: 6.28 mi
    715 Richland Mall
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Amber Campbell, CNP
    100 Points

    Amber Campbell, CNP

    Distance: 6.28 mi
    715 Richland Mall
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Patty Fleming, CNP
    100 Points

    Patty Fleming, CNP

    Distance: 6.28 mi
    715 Richland Mall
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Jordyn Hatcher
    100 Points

    Jordyn Hatcher

    Distance: 6.28 mi
    715 Richland Mall
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Chad Miley
    100 Points

    Chad Miley

    Distance: 6.28 mi
    715 Richland Mall
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Natalie Roby, CNP
    100 Points

    Natalie Roby, CNP

    Distance: 6.28 mi
    715 Richland Mall
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Lindsey Wolf, CNP
    100 Points

    Lindsey Wolf, CNP

    Distance: 6.28 mi
    715 Richland Mall
    Mansfield, OH 44906
  • Megan Crowley
    100 Points

    Megan Crowley

    Distance: 7.61 mi
    State Route 97 West
    Bellville, OH 44813
  • Tracy Fulton
    100 Points

    Tracy Fulton

    Distance: 7.61 mi
    987 State Route 97 West
    Bellville, OH 44813
  • Rachel Hamilton
    100 Points

    Rachel Hamilton

    Distance: 9.75 mi
    2003 West 4th Street
    Ontario, OH 44906
  • Deanna Miller
    100 Points

    Deanna Miller

    Distance: 9.75 mi
    710 Richland Mall
    Ontario, OH 44906
  • Joyce McArdle 100 Points

    Joyce McArdle

    Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics, Ashland
    Distance: 12.45 mi
    1120 George Road
    Ashland, OH 44805
  • Wendy Kerr

    Wendy Kerr

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    330 North Seltzer Street
    Crestline, OH 44827
  • Jenna Miller

    Jenna Miller

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    385 North Seltzer Street
    Crestline, OH 44827
  • Sarah Eshelman, CNP
    100 Points

    Sarah Eshelman, CNP

    Distance: 19.56 mi
    955 Bucyrus Road
    Galion, OH 44833
  • Hannah Mckee, CNP
    100 Points

    Hannah Mckee, CNP

    Distance: 19.56 mi
    269 Portland Way South
    Galion, OH 44833
  • Tiffini Pinion, CNP
    100 Points

    Tiffini Pinion, CNP

    Distance: 19.56 mi
    269 Portland Way South
    Galion, OH 44833
  • Deel Tammy

    Distance: 19.56 mi
    735 Grove Avenue
    Galion, OH 44833

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