Nearby Cities

Lacey (15.26 mi)
Tumwater (16.38 mi)
Centralia (16.68 mi)
Olympia (17.62 mi)
Spanaway (20.72 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

98503 (1) (14.15 mi)
98501 (2) (14.42 mi)
98531 (1) (16.68 mi)
98502 (2) (19.94 mi)
98387 (5) (20.08 mi)
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  • Michelle Lynott, ARNP 140 Points

    Michelle Lynott, ARNP

    Michelle Lynott, ARNP
    Distance: 15.25 mi
    677 Woodland Sq Lp SE Ste D8
    Lacey, WA 98503
  • ALISA HEMMERSBACH

    ALISA HEMMERSBACH

    Mrs. ALISA HEMMERSBACH, ARNP
    Distance: 16.37 mi
    6009 Capitol Blvd SW Ste E
    Tumwater, WA 985015295
  • Barbara C Phillips, NP
    310 Points

    Barbara C Phillips, NP

    Beachwater Health Associates
    Distance: 17.61 mi
    1015 4th Avenue West
    Suite AB
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • 180 Points

    Dybbro Julie Arnp

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    200 Lilly Road NE Suite B-2
    Olympia, WA 98501
  • 100 Points

    Armstrong Nancy - Arnp

    Distance: 17.61 mi
    1100 Eastside Street Southeast
    Olympia, WA 98501
  • Laura Hoeman, ARNP 70 Points

    Laura Hoeman, ARNP

    Hoeman Laura Counselor
    Distance: 17.61 mi
    2633-B Parkmont LN SW #H-6
    Olympia, WA 98502
  • Leah Absher

    Leah Absher

    Leah C Absher, ARNP
    Distance: 20.7 mi
    144 169th St S
    Spanaway, WA 98387
  • Linda Pelland

    Linda Pelland

    Linda L Pelland, ARNP, FNP
    Distance: 20.7 mi
    144 169th St S
    Spanaway, WA 98387
  • Peggy Briggs, ARNP
    390 Points

    Peggy Briggs, ARNP

    MiniClinic
    Distance: 22.29 mi
    22007 MERIDIAN AVE E
    SUITE C
    GRAHAM, WA 98338
  • Kimberly Valencia

    Kimberly Valencia

    Kimberly Valencia, ARNP
    Distance: 23.47 mi
    9537 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
    Suite E10
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Teresa Fordyce

    Teresa Fordyce

    Teresa A Fordyce, PAC
    Distance: 23.47 mi
    11311 Bridgeport Way SW
    Suite 100
    Lakewood, WA 98499
  • Diana C Canto, NP

    Diana C Canto, NP

    Distance: 26.79 mi
    531 ADAMS ST
    MORTON, WA 98356
  • Ming Hsiao, Nurse Practitioner
    210 Points

    Ming Hsiao, Nurse Practitioner

    Ming Hsiao, ARNP
    Distance: 29.06 mi
    14924 93rd Ave E
    Puyallup, WA 98375
  • Mallory Pursley

    Mallory Pursley

    Mallory Pursley, ARNP
    Distance: 29.06 mi
    15214 Canyon Road E
    Puyallup, WA 98375
  • MARICEL HINKULOW

    MARICEL HINKULOW

    MARICEL HINKULOW, DNP, ARNP
    Distance: 29.06 mi
    511 10th Ave SE
    Puyallup, WA 98372
  • Lynette Hamman

    Lynette Hamman

    Lynette Hamman, PA-C
    Distance: 31.85 mi
    9230 Sky Island Dr E
    2nd Floor
    Bonney Lake, WA 98391
  • Megan Barker

    Megan Barker

    Megan Barker, ARNP
    Distance: 31.85 mi
    9230 Sky Island Dr E
    2nd Floor
    Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Nearby Cities

Lacey (15.26 mi)
Tumwater (16.38 mi)
Centralia (16.68 mi)
Olympia (17.62 mi)
Spanaway (20.72 mi)
Graham (22.31 mi)
Lakewood (23.49 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

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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