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Nurse Practitioner Wyncote, PA

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  • Denise R Roy, CNM

    Denise R Roy, CNM

    Distance: 25.36 mi
    111 ARRANDALE BLVD
    EXTON, PA 19341
  • Mariann Ward

    Mariann Ward

    Mariann Black Ward, CRNP
    Distance: 25.86 mi
    701 East Marshall Street
    West Chester, PA 19380
  • Linzy Peloso, CRNP
    100 Points

    Linzy Peloso, CRNP

    St. Luke's Quakertown Pediatrics
    Distance: 26.05 mi
    237 North West End Boulevard
    Quakertown, PA 18951
  • Tammy Patrick, CRNP
    100 Points

    Tammy Patrick, CRNP

    St. Luke's Upper Bucks Family Medical Center
    Distance: 26.05 mi
    200 Apple Street
    Suite 2
    Quakertown, PA 18951
  • Karen Winter, CRNP
    100 Points

    Karen Winter, CRNP

    Distance: 26.05 mi
    1021 Park Avenue
    Suite 203
    Quakertown, PA 18951
  • Grace Fimbel, CNM

    Grace Fimbel, CNM

    Distance: 26.18 mi
    3131 PRINCETON PIKE STE 3C
    LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648
  • Jacqueline F Adams, NP

    Jacqueline F Adams, NP

    Distance: 26.7 mi
    2290 W COUNTY LINE RD
    JACKSON, NJ 08527
  • Judith A Finucan, NP

    Judith A Finucan, NP

    Distance: 26.7 mi
    2290 W COUNTY LINE RD
    JACKSON, NJ 08527
  • Karen Snyder, CRNP
    100 Points

    Karen Snyder, CRNP

    Distance: 27.33 mi
    2793 Geryville Pike
    Suite 200
    Pennsburg, PA 18073
  • Dr. Kesha WALTON

    Dr. Kesha WALTON

    Dr. Kesha WALTON
    Distance: 27.69 mi
    2500 Brunswick Ave
    Suite 205
    Lawrence, NJ 08648-4134
  • Bradley Why, FPMHNP-BC
    930 Points

    Bradley Why, FPMHNP-BC

    Bancroft Behavioral Health, Inc.
    Distance: 32 mi
    5610 Kirkwood Highway
    Wilmington, DE 19808
  • HENRY COFFIELD 100 Points

    HENRY COFFIELD

    HENRY COFFIELD, PMHNP-BC, LCSW, CAADC
    Distance: 32 mi
    227 North Van Buren Street
    Wilmington, DE 19805
  • Nadine Lindsay, NP 50 Points

    Nadine Lindsay, NP

    Distance: 32 mi
    2801 Lancaster Ave
    Suite E
    Wilmington, DE 19805
  • Lynne Hewitt, APN-C 130 Points

    Lynne Hewitt, APN-C

    Balanced Health, LLC
    Distance: 32.09 mi
    1378 Route 206 South
    Skillman, NJ 08558

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