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  • Joe Brockman 50 Points

    Joe Brockman

    Joe B Brockman, PAC
    145 Thunder Drive
    1st Floor
    Vista, CA 92083
  • Katelyn Wood 50 Points

    Katelyn Wood

    Katelyn J Wood, PAC
    145 Thunder Drive
    1st Floor
    Vista, CA 92083
  • L Russel Best 50 Points

    L Russel Best

    L Russel Best, PAC
    145 Thunder Drive
    1st Floor
    Vista, CA 92083
  • Talia Adams 50 Points

    Talia Adams

    Talia M Adams, PAC
    145 Thunder Drive
    1st Floor
    Vista, CA 92083
  • Kim Tong, NP

    Kim Tong, NP

    The Oncology Institute
    2067 W. Vista Way
    Suite 295
    Vista, CA 92083
  • Bonnie Hopper
    350 Points

    Bonnie Hopper

    West Dermatology Carlsbad
    Distance: 6.89 mi
    6010 Hidden Valley Rd
    Suite 120
    Carlsbad, CA 92011
  • Kat Balingit

    Kat Balingit

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 7.92 mi
    3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd
    Oceanside, CA 92056
  • Annie Brantman, NP 20 Points

    Annie Brantman, NP

    Compassionate Coastal Care
    Distance: 11.63 mi
    374 N. Coast Hwy 101
    Ste F-11
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Lynne H Calkins, NP -10 Points

    Lynne H Calkins, NP

    Distance: 11.63 mi
    477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE 208-A
    ENCINITAS, CA 92024
  • Winfrey Kathleen

    Winfrey Kathleen

    Kathleen Winfrey, PMHNP
    Distance: 11.63 mi
    351 Santa Fe
    Encinitas, CA 92024-5137
  • GINA COCCIMIGLIO 100 Points

    GINA COCCIMIGLIO

    GINA COCCIMIGLIO, DNP, AGPCNP-BC
    Distance: 12.2 mi
    1651 Scooter Lane
    Fallbrook, CA 92028
  • Anahita Kemp

    Anahita Kemp

    Anahita KempMSN,FNP-BC
    Distance: 16.68 mi
    1555 Camino Del Mar
    suite 203
    Del Mar, CA 92014
  • Diana Nguyen 100 Points

    Diana Nguyen

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 21 mi
    31573 Rancho Pueblo Rd
    Temecula, CA 92592
  • Lowe Ann

    Lowe Ann

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 21 mi
    31573 Rancho Pueblo Rd
    Temecula, CA 92592-4835
  • Olga Jackson

    Olga Jackson

    Olga Jackson,
    Distance: 21 mi
    31573 Rancho Pueblo Rd
    Temecula, CA 92592-4835
  • Sergio Arancibia, NP

    Sergio Arancibia, NP

    The Oncology Institute
    Distance: 24.51 mi
    25405 Hancock Ave.
    Suite 101
    Murrieta, CA 92562
  • Eugenia Toneva-Merdjanova, PA 100 Points

    Eugenia Toneva-Merdjanova, PA

    Eugenia Toneva-Merdjanova, PA
    Distance: 31.97 mi
    32312 Camino Capistrano
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Elizabeth Upson 100 Points

    Elizabeth Upson

    MemorialCare Medical Group - San Juan Capistrano
    Distance: 31.97 mi
    31001 Rancho Viejo
    RD 200
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Nearby Cities

Carlsbad (6.89 mi)
Oceanside (7.92 mi)
Encinitas (11.62 mi)
Fallbrook (12.2 mi)
Del Mar (16.67 mi)
Poway (20.29 mi)
Temecula (21 mi)
Murrieta (24.51 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.


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