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  • James Bonnett 150 Points

    James Bonnett

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2510 Airpark Dr
    Ste 301
    Redding, CA 96001
  • James Bonnett 150 Points

    James Bonnett

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    1755 Ct St
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Brendon Garcia 150 Points

    Brendon Garcia

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2656 Edith Ave
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Aaron Guest 150 Points

    Aaron Guest

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2510 Airpark Dr
    Ste 301
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Stephanie Hester, NP 150 Points

    Stephanie Hester, NP

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2656 Edith Ave.
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Patricia Hunt-Bradlyn 150 Points

    Patricia Hunt-Bradlyn

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2780 Eureka Wy
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Steven Irey 150 Points

    Steven Irey

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2510 Airpark Dr
    Ste 301
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Betsy Oppezzo 150 Points

    Betsy Oppezzo

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    1755 Ct St
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Shirley Powell 150 Points

    Shirley Powell

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2510 Airpark Dr
    Ste 301
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Cory Davenport 50 Points

    Cory Davenport

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2656 Edith Ave
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Billy Graham 50 Points

    Billy Graham

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2510 Airpark Dr
    Ste 301
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Shirley Powell 50 Points

    Shirley Powell

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    1755 Ct St
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Aleksandr Sakharov 50 Points

    Aleksandr Sakharov

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2656 Edith Ave
    Ste B
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Tiffany Schaffer 50 Points

    Tiffany Schaffer

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2656 Edith Ave
    Ste B
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Ashley Stewart 50 Points

    Ashley Stewart

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2336 Ct St
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Shauni Williams 50 Points

    Shauni Williams

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    1755 Ct St
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Melissa Daugaard, NP 30 Points

    Melissa Daugaard, NP

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2510 Airpark Drive
    Suite 301
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Brian Pongracz, NP 30 Points

    Brian Pongracz, NP

    Dignity Health Medical Group - North State
    2624 Edith Ave
    Redding, CA 96001
  • Alena McGahern, NP 10 Points

    Alena McGahern, NP

    1755 Ct St
    Redding, CA 96001

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