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  • Nhatminh Nguyen 50 Points

    Nhatminh Nguyen

    Nipomo Health Center
    697 W Tefft St
    Nipomo, CA 93444
  • Lori Melson 60 Points

    Lori Melson

    Santa Maria Women's Health Center
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    220 S Palisade Dr
    Ste 203
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Jennifer Diaz 50 Points

    Jennifer Diaz

    Center For Women's Health
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    210 Palisade Drive
    Ste 101
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Scott Cowger 50 Points

    Scott Cowger

    Central Coast - Med Plus
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    340 E Betteravia Rd
    Ste C
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Christina Henry 50 Points

    Christina Henry

    Central Coast - Med Plus
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    340 E Betteravia Rd
    Ste C
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Richard Scott 50 Points

    Richard Scott

    Coastal Valley Health Center
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    1510 E Main St
    Ste 104C
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Monica Kistler 50 Points

    Monica Kistler

    Cypress Women's Health Center
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    1300 E Cypress St
    Bldg B1
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Terra Clayton 50 Points

    Terra Clayton

    Hancock Health Center
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    116 S Palisade Dr
    Ste 200
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Mary Meiselman 50 Points

    Mary Meiselman

    Hancock Health Center
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    116 S Palisade Dr
    Ste 200
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Kevin Paluay 50 Points

    Kevin Paluay

    Hancock Health Center
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    116 S Palisade Dr
    Ste 200
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Brittany Lopez 50 Points

    Brittany Lopez

    Marian Community Clinic
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    1745 N Broadway
    Ste 101
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Brittany Lopez 50 Points

    Brittany Lopez

    Marian Community Clinics, Santa Maria
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    117 W Bunny Ave
    Santa Maria, CA 93458
  • Elizabeth Mikus 50 Points

    Elizabeth Mikus

    Marian Community Clinics, Santa Maria
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    117 W Bunny Ave
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  • Jessica Kohler 50 Points

    Jessica Kohler

    Med Plus Central Coast - Urgent Care
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    2271 S Depot St
    Santa Maria, CA 93455
  • Christina Henry 50 Points

    Christina Henry

    Med Plus Central Coast
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    2271 S Depot St
    Santa Maria, CA 93455
  • Ryan Stilwell 50 Points

    Ryan Stilwell

    Med Plus Central Coast
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    2271 S Depot St
    Santa Maria, CA 93455
  • Amanda Tuel 50 Points

    Amanda Tuel

    Med Plus Central Coast
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    2271 S Depot St
    Santa Maria, CA 93455
  • Paul Gilardone 50 Points

    Paul Gilardone

    Med Plus Orcutt
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    1102 E Clark Ave
    Ste 120 A
    Santa Maria, CA 93455
  • Sarah Green 50 Points

    Sarah Green

    Med Plus Orcutt
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    1102 E Clark Ave
    Ste 120A
    Santa Maria, CA 93455
  • Matthew McGrath 50 Points

    Matthew McGrath

    Med Plus Orcutt
    Distance: 6.61 mi
    1102 E Clark Ave
    Ste 120A
    Santa Maria, CA 93455

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