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  • Ashley Whitney, NP
    230 Points

    Ashley Whitney, NP

    Grand Valley Endocrinology
    603 28 1/4 Road
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
  • James Sheller, AGACNP-BC
    210 Points

    James Sheller, AGACNP-BC

    Grand Valley Cardiology
    688 23 1/2 Road, Suite 301
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Beth May, NP
    210 Points

    Beth May, NP

    Grand Valley Primary Care - 28 1/4 Road
    603 28 1/4 Rd.
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
  • Elizabeth Crawford, NP
    210 Points

    Elizabeth Crawford, NP

    Grand Valley Spine and Pain
    2373 G Road, Suite 160
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Amanda Coltrinari, FNP
    210 Points

    Amanda Coltrinari, FNP

    Western Medical Associates of the Grand Valley
    743 Horizon Court, Suite 100
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
  • Deb Twardowski, ANP-BC
    210 Points

    Deb Twardowski, ANP-BC

    Western Medical Associates of the Grand Valley
    743 Horizon Court, Suite 100
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
  • Matthew Horton, NP
    200 Points

    Matthew Horton, NP

    Grand Valley Cardiology
    688 23 1/2 Road, Suite 301
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Esther Kannapel, NP
    200 Points

    Esther Kannapel, NP

    Grand Valley Gynecologic Oncology
    688 23 1/2 Rd.
    Suite 201
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Christopher Blair, FNP
    200 Points

    Christopher Blair, FNP

    Grand Valley Occupational Medicine
    2020 N. 12th Street
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Andrea Liggett, FNP
    200 Points

    Andrea Liggett, FNP

    Grand Valley Oncology
    688 23 1/2 Road
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Kathryn Lein, CPNP-PC
    200 Points

    Kathryn Lein, CPNP-PC

    Grand Valley Pediatrics
    601 B 28 1/4 Rd.
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
  • Alicia Olson, APRN, PMHNP
    200 Points

    Alicia Olson, APRN, PMHNP

    Grand Valley Primary Care - 28 1/4 Road
    603 28 1/4 Rd.
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
  • Audrey Kramer, NP
    200 Points

    Audrey Kramer, NP

    Grand Valley Thoracic/Vascular
    2373 G Road, Suite 270
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Chelsea Arata, PMHNP-BC
    100 Points

    Chelsea Arata, PMHNP-BC

    603 28 1/4 Rd.
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
  • Jennifer Crowe, PMHNP
    100 Points

    Jennifer Crowe, PMHNP

    603 28¼ Road
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
  • Krista Kolkovich, NP 100 Points

    Krista Kolkovich, NP

    Grand Valley Oncology
    688 23 1/2 Road
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Alexandria Powell, NP 100 Points

    Alexandria Powell, NP

    Grand Valley Plastic Surgery
    2373 G Rd.
    Suite 260
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Dezirae Freeman, FNP 100 Points

    Dezirae Freeman, FNP

    Grand Valley Primary Care - 28 1/4 Road
    603 28 1/4 Rd.
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
  • Sara Winsor, NP 100 Points

    Sara Winsor, NP

    Grand Valley Spine and Pain
    2373 G Road, Suite 160
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Julie LeClaire, NP-C
    100 Points

    Julie LeClaire, NP-C

    2004 N. 12th Street
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
  • Patricia Perkins, NP
    100 Points

    Patricia Perkins, NP

    2373 G Road, Suite 100
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Landon Pettit, AGNP-C
    100 Points

    Landon Pettit, AGNP-C

    603 28¼ Road
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
  • Heather Tobin, FNP
    100 Points

    Heather Tobin, FNP

    603 28¼ Road
    Grand Junction, CO 81506
  • Katelyn Weaver, FNP
    100 Points

    Katelyn Weaver, FNP

    2373 G Rd Suite 280
    Grand Junction, CO 81505
  • Annette Johnson, FNP
    200 Points

    Annette Johnson, FNP

    Community Care of the Grand Valley - Palisade
    Distance: 11.18 mi
    731 Iowa Avenue
    Palisade, CO 81526
  • Renaissance Zillioux, FNP
    140 Points

    Renaissance Zillioux, FNP

    Distance: 11.18 mi
    731 Iowa Avenue, Suite A
    Palisade, CO 81526
  • Kayla Covington, NP 100 Points

    Kayla Covington, NP

    Grand Valley Primary Care - Palisade
    Distance: 11.18 mi
    731 Iowa Avenue, Suite A
    Palisade, CO 81526
  • ELIZABETH SMITH

    ELIZABETH SMITH

    ELIZABETH SMITH, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 11.59 mi
    121 E. Aspen Ave.
    B
    Fruita, CO 815212543

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Palisade (11.18 mi)
Fruita (11.6 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

?
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.

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