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  • Madison Hinkledire
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    Madison Hinkledire

    Madison Michele Hinkledire, CRNP
    694 Good Drive
    Women and Babies Hospital
    Lancaster, PA 17601
    Madison Hinkledire practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Lancaster, PA.
  • Natalie Wittes
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    Natalie Wittes

    Natalie Anne Wittes, CRNP
    694 Good Drive
    Women and Babies Hospital
    Lancaster, PA 17601
    Natalie Wittes practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Lancaster, PA.
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    Penn State Health Medical Group Briarcrest - Adolescent Medicine and Eating Disorders

    905 W Governor Rd
    Suite 200
    Hershey, PA 17033
    Penn State Health medical clinic offering adolescent medicine and eating disorder services.
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    Penn State Health Vascular Surgery

    800 Poplar Church Rd
    Camp Hill, PA 17011
    Penn State Health medical clinic offering vascular surgery services.
  • Gregory Maddox
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    Gregory Maddox

    Gregory G. Maddox
    425 N 21st St.
    Suite 101
    Camp Hill, PA 17011
    Gregory Maddox practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Camp Hill, PA.
  • Jennifer Kerstetter
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    Jennifer Kerstetter

    Jennifer Kerstetter
    425 N 21st St.
    Suite 101
    Camp Hill, PA 17011
    Jennifer Kerstetter practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Camp Hill, PA.
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    Penn State Health Obstetrics and Gynecology

    2200 Good Hope Rd
    Suite 1076
    Enola, PA 17025
    Penn State Health Obstetrics and Gynecology is a Nurse Practitioner facility at 2200 Good Hope Rd Suite 1076 in Enola...

Nearby Cities

Elizabethtown (9.74 mi)
Lancaster (10.53 mi)
Red Lion (10.63 mi)
Manheim (10.67 mi)
Manchester (11.49 mi)
Dallastown (11.73 mi)
York (12.8 mi)
Lititz (13.49 mi)
Strasburg (17.31 mi)
Ephrata (19.95 mi)
Quarryville (20.37 mi)
Lebanon (21.79 mi)
Spring Grove (22.08 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?
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