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  • Brenda Cardenas

    Brenda Cardenas

    Mrs. Brenda Cardenas
    15055 East Freeway
    Suite B-60
    Channelview, TX 775304192
  • Annette Mouton, NP 100 Points

    Annette Mouton, NP

    Annette Mouton, NP
    Distance: 8.16 mi
    5001 East Sam Houston Parkway South
    Pasadena, TX 77505
  • Danny Vining 100 Points

    Danny Vining

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 8.16 mi
    4001 Preston Rd Suite 150
    Pasadena, TX 77505-2517
  • Mai Thi Pham, FNP 100 Points

    Mai Thi Pham, FNP

    Mai Thi Pham, FNP
    Distance: 8.16 mi
    5001 East Sam Houston Parkway South
    Pasadena, TX 77505
  • Nelson Velazquez Liriano, FNPC

    Nelson Velazquez Liriano, FNPC

    CenterWell Pasadena
    Distance: 8.16 mi
    3915 Spencer Hwy
    Pasadena, TX 77504
  • Trenice Johnson

    Trenice Johnson

    Trenice Johnson, PMHNP
    Distance: 8.16 mi
    4001 Preston Rd
    Suite 150
    Pasadena, TX 77505-2517
  • Kelly Padgett, NP 210 Points

    Kelly Padgett, NP

    Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
    Distance: 8.7 mi
    8608 North Highway 146
    Suite 600
    Baytown, TX 77523
  • Sharleen Botero, NP 190 Points

    Sharleen Botero, NP

    Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
    Distance: 8.7 mi
    1677A West Baker Road
    Suite 2701
    Baytown, TX 77521
  • Trudy Istre, NP 170 Points

    Trudy Istre, NP

    Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
    Distance: 8.7 mi
    1677A West Baker Road
    Suite 2701
    Baytown, TX 77521
  • Daphne Tamir, MSN, APRN, FNP-C 150 Points

    Daphne Tamir, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Houston Methodist Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates
    Distance: 8.7 mi
    4301 Garth Road
    Suite 311
    Baytown, TX 77521
  • Haley Burnside, NP 100 Points

    Haley Burnside, NP

    Kelsey Seybold Clinic
    Distance: 8.7 mi
    6300 Garth Road
    Suite 200
    Baytown, TX 77521
  • Timiki Richard, NP 50 Points

    Timiki Richard, NP

    Distance: 8.7 mi
    8608 North Highway 146
    Suite 600
    Baytown, TX 77523
  • Patricia Walker, FNPC

    Patricia Walker, FNPC

    CenterWell Baytown
    Distance: 8.7 mi
    6515 Garth Rd
    Suite 150
    Baytown, TX 77521

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