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Nurse Practitioner San Luis Obispo, CA

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  • Carissa Buckey, NP
    100 Points

    Carissa Buckey, NP

    892 Aerovista Pl.
    Suite 130
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Antonia Garner
    100 Points

    Antonia Garner

    West Dermatology San Luis Obispo
    805 Aerovista Pl
    Suite 202
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Aimee Hoffman 50 Points

    Aimee Hoffman

    Central Coast Gastroenterology - San Luis Obispo II
    1551 Bishop St
    Ste 510
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Elizabeth Keller 50 Points

    Elizabeth Keller

    Edna Valley Health Center
    4460 Broad St
    Ste A
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Talia Luc 50 Points

    Talia Luc

    Edna Valley Health Center
    4460 Broad St
    Ste A
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Claudia Franke 50 Points

    Claudia Franke

    Medical Clinic at Ella
    1304 Ella St
    Ste A
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Justin Schmidt 50 Points

    Justin Schmidt

    Medical Clinic at Ella
    1304 Ella St
    Ste A
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • James Sellers 50 Points

    James Sellers

    Medical Clinic at Ella
    1304 Ella St
    Ste A
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Kathryn Veyna 50 Points

    Kathryn Veyna

    Medical Clinic at Ella
    1304 Ella St
    Ste A
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Steven Barbere 50 Points

    Steven Barbere

    Medical Clinic at Higuera
    1555 Higuera St
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Mariacelis Robles 50 Points

    Mariacelis Robles

    Medical Clinic at Higuera
    1555 Higuera St
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Mary Cryer 50 Points

    Mary Cryer

    Medical Clinic at Peach
    1250 Peach St
    Ste A
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Jessica Gash 50 Points

    Jessica Gash

    Medical Clinic at Peach
    1250 Peach St
    Ste A
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Mary Cryer 50 Points

    Mary Cryer

    Medical Clinic at Peach-North
    1250 Peach St
    Ste B
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Mary Okimoto 50 Points

    Mary Okimoto

    SLO Oncology & Hematology Health Center
    715 Tank Farm Rd
    Ste C
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Laureen Roos-Oeser 40 Points

    Laureen Roos-Oeser

    Central Coast Gastroenterology- San Luis Obispo
    1551 Bishop St
    Ste 230
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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