Nearby Cities

Hill City (19.93 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

57702 (31) (2.77 mi)
57701 (92) (2.86 mi)
57745 (3) (24.45 mi)
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  • Carol Spangler

    Carol Spangler

    Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute at 5th Street South Clinic
    4150 5th Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Cassie Brandsted, CNP

    Cassie Brandsted, CNP

    Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute
    353 Fairmont Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Lindsey Hansen

    Lindsey Hansen

    Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute
    4150 5th Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Diane Coon

    Diane Coon

    Monument Health John T. Vucurevich Cancer Care Institute
    353 Fairmont Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Lauren Hoyne

    Lauren Hoyne

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
    353 Fairmont Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Jennie Brehm

    Jennie Brehm

    Monument Health Rapid City Urgent Care
    2116 Jackson Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57702
  • Kristi Hansen

    Kristi Hansen

    Monument Health Wound Care
    2929 5th Street
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Troy Thompson

    Troy Thompson

    Rapid City Emergency Services
    353 Fairmont Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Angela Ratzsch

    Angela Ratzsch

    Regional Health Medical Clinic
    1635 Caregiver Circle
    Rapid City, SD 57702
  • Wendy Asher

    Wendy Asher

    Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
    353 Fairmont Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Audrey Bickerdyke

    Audrey Bickerdyke

    Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
    353 Fairmont Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Stephanie Bond

    Stephanie Bond

    Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
    353 Fairmont Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Kristi Jay

    Kristi Jay

    Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
    353 Fairmont Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Angie Kiewel

    Angie Kiewel

    Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
    353 Fairmont Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Elisabeth Wightman

    Elisabeth Wightman

    Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
    353 Fairmont Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Timothy Aylward

    Timothy Aylward

    Regional Health Urgent Care
    2116 Jackson Boulevard
    Rapid City, SD 57702
  • Carol B Borg, FNP

    Carol B Borg, FNP

    Distance: 19.92 mi
    114 E MAIN ST
    HILL CITY, SD 57745
  • Jeanette L Hoffman, FNP

    Jeanette L Hoffman, FNP

    Distance: 19.92 mi
    114 E MAIN ST
    HILL CITY, SD 57745
  • Sarah L Schryvers, FNP

    Sarah L Schryvers, FNP

    Distance: 19.92 mi
    114 E MAIN ST
    HILL CITY, SD 57745
  • Carol B Borg, FNP

    Carol B Borg, FNP

    Distance: 28.36 mi
    1041 MONTGOMERY ST
    CUSTER, SD 57730
  • Jeanette L Hoffman, FNP

    Jeanette L Hoffman, FNP

    Distance: 28.36 mi
    1041 MONTGOMERY ST
    CUSTER, SD 57730
  • Sarah L Schryvers, FNP

    Sarah L Schryvers, FNP

    Distance: 28.36 mi
    1041 MONTGOMERY ST
    CUSTER, SD 57730
  • June M Reiling, FNP 10 Points

    June M Reiling, FNP

    Distance: 32.05 mi
    71 CHARLES ST STE A
    DEADWOOD, SD 57732
  • Joel Reynolds

    Joel Reynolds

    Regional Health Medical Clinic
    Distance: 32.05 mi
    61 Charles Street
    Deadwood, SD 57732

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