Nearby Cities

Murfreesboro (8.85 mi)
Smyrna (17.69 mi)
Lebanon (23.59 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

37129 (1) (11.21 mi)
37167 (2) (16.98 mi)
37087 (5) (24.08 mi)
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  • Shawn Whitfield, FNP-C
    790 Points

    Shawn Whitfield, FNP-C

    Distance: 8.85 mi
    760 N Thompson Ln
    Suite 50
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  • LYDIA SEIBERT 10 Points

    LYDIA SEIBERT

    LYDIA SEIBERT
    Distance: 8.85 mi
    268 Veterans Parkway Suite F
    Murfreesboro, TN 37128-6432
  • Rachel Eckert 100 Points

    Rachel Eckert

    Smyrna
    Distance: 17.69 mi
    890 Isabella Lane
    Smyrna, TN 37167
  • LORI WATSON

    LORI WATSON

    LORI WATSON, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 17.69 mi
    831 Seven Oaks Boulevard
    Smyrna, TN 37167
  • Kevin Groh 100 Points

    Kevin Groh

    Lebanon
    Distance: 23.59 mi
    1128 N Castle Heights Ave
    Lebanon, TN 37087
  • Jannet Hannah 100 Points

    Jannet Hannah

    Lebanon
    Distance: 23.59 mi
    1128 N Castle Heights Ave
    Lebanon, TN 37087
  • Heather Lambert 100 Points

    Heather Lambert

    Gordonsville Family Wellness
    Distance: 26.99 mi
    14 Main Street, Suite B
    Gordonsville, TN 38563
  • Bruce McLaughlin, NP 230 Points

    Bruce McLaughlin, NP

    Mt Juliet Family Care & Walk In Clinic, LLC
    Distance: 27.78 mi
    754 N. Mt. Juliet Rd
    Mount Juliet, TN 37122
  • Bruce McLaughlin, NP 140 Points

    Bruce McLaughlin, NP

    Mt Juliet Family Care & Walk In Clinic, LLC
    Distance: 27.78 mi
    754 North Mount Juliet Road
    Mount Juliet, TN 37122

Nearby Cities

Murfreesboro (8.85 mi)
Smyrna (17.69 mi)
Lebanon (23.59 mi)

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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.


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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.

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