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San Diego (14.41 mi)
Poway (16.9 mi)

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91914 (1) (6.45 mi)
92120 (4) (9.96 mi)
91910 (1) (10.08 mi)
92154 (1) (14.7 mi)
92111 (1) (15.67 mi)
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  • Vivianne Jakobs, NP

    Vivianne Jakobs, NP

    Distance: 12.26 mi
    450 Fourth Ave.
    Suite 311
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Erin Vierra

    Erin Vierra

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 12.26 mi
    2452 Fenton Street
    Ste 202
    Chula Vista, CA 91914
  • Nyree Van Maarseveen, NP
    200 Points

    Nyree Van Maarseveen, NP

    Beauty Energy Exchange Aesthetics and Wellness
    Distance: 14.41 mi
    1050 Rosecrans St
    Ste 8
    San Diego, CA 92106
  • JUMAI DAWUDA 100 Points

    JUMAI DAWUDA

    Tia Dawuda, nurse practitioner
    Distance: 14.41 mi
    5232 Beachfront Cove St Unit 71
    71
    San Diego, CA 92154
  • Lowe Ann

    Lowe Ann

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 14.41 mi
    4550 Kearny Villa Rd
    Ste 116
    San Diego, CA 92123-1578
  • Erin Vierra

    Erin Vierra

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 14.41 mi
    6386 Alvarado Court
    Ste 210
    San Diego, CA 92120
  • Suzanne Riego RN, NP

    Suzanne Riego RN, NP

    Suzanne Riego RN, NP
    Distance: 14.41 mi
    3750 Convoy St
    #312
    San Diego, CA 92111
  • Anahita Kemp

    Anahita Kemp

    Anahita KempMSN,FNP-BC
    Distance: 25.47 mi
    1555 Camino Del Mar
    suite 203
    Del Mar, CA 92014
  • Annie Brantman, NP 20 Points

    Annie Brantman, NP

    Compassionate Coastal Care
    Distance: 30.07 mi
    374 N. Coast Hwy 101
    Ste F-11
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Lynne H Calkins, NP -10 Points

    Lynne H Calkins, NP

    Distance: 30.07 mi
    477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE 208-A
    ENCINITAS, CA 92024
  • Winfrey Kathleen

    Winfrey Kathleen

    Kathleen Winfrey, PMHNP
    Distance: 30.07 mi
    351 Santa Fe
    Encinitas, CA 92024-5137

Nearby Cities

Chula Vista (12.26 mi)
San Diego (14.41 mi)
Poway (16.9 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.


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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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