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  • Danielle Cavignac, APRN
    100 Points

    Danielle Cavignac, APRN

    1209 Highway 35 N. Business
    Rockport, TX 78382
  • Juaniece Miller 100 Points

    Juaniece Miller

    Conviva Care Center Rockport
    1209 HWY 35N
    Rockport, TX 78382
  • Hillary Engleman 100 Points

    Hillary Engleman

    Conviva Rockport
    1209 Highway 35 N. Business
    Suite A
    Rockport, TX 78382
  • William Marr 100 Points

    William Marr

    Conviva Rockport
    1209 Highway 35 N. Business
    Suite A
    Rockport, TX 78382
  • Corletta Aririguzo, APRN

    Corletta Aririguzo, APRN

    1209 Highway 35 N. Business
    Rockport, TX 78382
  • Belen Ricks

    Belen Ricks

    Belen Ricks, NP
    1202 FM 3036
    Rockport, TX 78382
  • Raffaele Giovannone

    Raffaele Giovannone

    MCCI Medical Group Rockport
    1209 HWY 35N
    Rockport, TX 78382
  • Cheryl Gordon, FNP, APRN, DNP 100 Points

    Cheryl Gordon, FNP, APRN, DNP

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 19.2 mi
    311 Buddy Ganem Drive
    Ste. A
    Portland, TX 78374
  • Marissa Leal

    Marissa Leal

    Marissa S Leal, NP
    Distance: 19.2 mi
    2413 Memorial Pkwy
    Portland, TX 78374
  • Maria Cisneros, FNP 100 Points

    Maria Cisneros, FNP

    CHRISTUS Memorial Quick Care
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    2606 Hospital Boulevard
    Ste. F
    Corpus Christi, TX 78405
  • Dustin Merriman, FNP, NP 100 Points

    Dustin Merriman, FNP, NP

    CHRISTUS Memorial Quick Care
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    2606 Hospital Boulevard
    Ste. F
    Corpus Christi, TX 78405
  • Emily Miller, FNP 100 Points

    Emily Miller, FNP

    CHRISTUS Memorial Quick Care
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    2606 Hospital Boulevard
    Ste. F
    Corpus Christi, TX 78405
  • Cheryl Elsik, FNP 100 Points

    Cheryl Elsik, FNP

    CHRISTUS Spohn Cancer Center - Shoreline
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    1415 Santa Fe Street
    2nd Floor, Ste. C
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Melissa Leal, FNP 100 Points

    Melissa Leal, FNP

    CHRISTUS Spohn Cancer Center - Shoreline
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    1415 Santa Fe Street
    2nd Floor, Ste. C
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Tamika Mixon, FNP 100 Points

    Tamika Mixon, FNP

    CHRISTUS Spohn Cancer Center - Shoreline
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    1415 Santa Fe Street
    2nd Floor, Ste. C
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Dane Garden 100 Points

    Dane Garden

    CHRISTUS Spohn Neurosciences Center
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    1227 3rd St.
    Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Erica Alejandre, FNP 100 Points

    Erica Alejandre, FNP

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    4617 Greenwood Drive
    Corpus Christi, TX 78416
  • Danielle Belyeu, FNP 100 Points

    Danielle Belyeu, FNP

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    5802 Saratoga Boulevard
    Ste. 200
    Corpus Christi, TX 78414
  • Marie Charisse Impe, FNP 100 Points

    Marie Charisse Impe, FNP

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    5802 Saratoga Boulevard
    Ste. 200
    Corpus Christi, TX 78414
  • Melonie Dayton, DNP 100 Points

    Melonie Dayton, DNP

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    5802 Saratoga Boulevard
    Ste. 200
    Corpus Christi, TX 78414
  • Hector De Pena 100 Points

    Hector De Pena

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    1415 Santa Fe St.
    Ste. B
    Corpus Christi, TX 78405
  • Elsie DeLeon, FNP 100 Points

    Elsie DeLeon, FNP

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    14725 Compass Street
    Corpus Christi, TX 78418
  • Clarissa Lopez-Briseno, ANP, NP 100 Points

    Clarissa Lopez-Briseno, ANP, NP

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    5802 Saratoga Boulevard
    Ste. 200
    Corpus Christi, TX 78414
  • Brandon Macias, FNP 100 Points

    Brandon Macias, FNP

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    5802 Saratoga Boulevard
    Ste. 200
    Corpus Christi, TX 78414
  • Janet Maher, GNP 100 Points

    Janet Maher, GNP

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    5802 Saratoga Boulevard
    Ste. 200
    Corpus Christi, TX 78414

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