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  • 500 Points

    Behavioral Medicine Institute, pc

    Distance: 27.98 mi
    6231 Highland Place Way
    Ste 101
    Knoxville, TN 37919
  • Jacqueline Zgiet, FNP 360 Points

    Jacqueline Zgiet, FNP

    West Knox Health, Inc.
    Distance: 27.98 mi
    5816 Kingston Pike Suite 1
    B
    Knoxville, TN 37919
  • Angela Smith, FNP-BC
    100 Points

    Angela Smith, FNP-BC

    Knoxville Dermatology Group - West Knoxville
    Distance: 27.98 mi
    123 Fox Rd
    Knoxville, TN 37922
  • Rachel Kohn 100 Points

    Rachel Kohn

    Knoxville
    Distance: 27.98 mi
    7506 Oak Ridge Highway
    Knoxville, TN 37931
  • Scott Shafer 100 Points

    Scott Shafer

    Knoxville
    Distance: 27.98 mi
    7506 Oak Ridge Highway
    Knoxville, TN 37931
  • Catherine Kingery, NP, NP 90 Points

    Catherine Kingery, NP, NP

    Distance: 27.98 mi
    10810 Parkside Dr Ste 306
    Knoxville, TN 37934
  • Barbara Folsom, NP 80 Points

    Barbara Folsom, NP

    Distance: 27.98 mi
    1932 ALCOA HWY STE 550
    KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
  • Anya Zerilla, NP, NP 80 Points

    Anya Zerilla, NP, NP

    Distance: 27.98 mi
    10810 Parkside Dr Ste 306
    Knoxville, TN 37934
  • Ashely Raley

    Ashely Raley

    Covenant HomeCare and Hospice
    Distance: 27.98 mi
    3001 Lake Brook Boulevard
    Suite 101
    Knoxville, TN 37909
  • Anna H Moore, NP

    Anna H Moore, NP

    Distance: 27.98 mi
    1940 ALCOA HWY STE 310
    KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
  • Samuel Wood, Family, Nurse, Practioner

    Samuel Wood, Family, Nurse, Practioner

    Distance: 27.98 mi
    1415 Old Weisgarber Road
    Ste 350
    Knoxville, TN 37909

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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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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.


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nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications