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  • Anna Engkjer 150 Points

    Anna Engkjer

    Anna Engkjer, NP
    1536 Cole Blvd
    Bldg 4
    Lakewood, CO 80401
  • Christine Birchem 100 Points

    Christine Birchem

    Cardiac Thoracic Surgery Assoc St Anthony
    11700 W 2nd Pl
    STE 280
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Gailan Hoffer 100 Points

    Gailan Hoffer

    Cardiac Thoracic Surgery Assoc St Anthony
    11700 W 2nd Pl
    STE 280
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Laura Hower 100 Points

    Laura Hower

    Cardiac Thoracic Surgery Assoc St Anthony
    11700 W 2nd Pl
    STE 280
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Nermin Imsirovic 100 Points

    Nermin Imsirovic

    CHPG Neuroscience & Spine
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    Medical Plaza 1 Ste 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Julie Schafer 100 Points

    Julie Schafer

    CHPG Neuroscience & Spine
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    Medical Plaza 1 Ste 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Chelsea Carruthers 100 Points

    Chelsea Carruthers

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    11750 W 2nd Place
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Laura Fox 100 Points

    Laura Fox

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    11750 W 2nd Place
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Anna Jackson 100 Points

    Anna Jackson

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Jolene Mirabella 100 Points

    Jolene Mirabella

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    11750 W 2nd Place
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Theresa O'Brien 100 Points

    Theresa O'Brien

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Kate Setter 100 Points

    Kate Setter

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Katelyn Guagenti 100 Points

    Katelyn Guagenti

    CommonSpirit Aspen Ridge ENT St. Anthony
    11700 W 2ND PL
    STE 435
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Julie Brozovich 100 Points

    Julie Brozovich

    CommonSpirit Internal Medicine St. Anthony
    255 S ROUTT ST
    STE 300
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Kelly Dooley 100 Points

    Kelly Dooley

    CommonSpirit Neurology St. Anthony
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    Medical Plaza 1 Ste 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Chelsea Trierweiler, NP 100 Points

    Chelsea Trierweiler, NP

    CommonSpirit Neurology St. Anthony
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    Suite 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Kasey Cambero 100 Points

    Kasey Cambero

    Senior Health First Lakewood
    11700 W 2nd Pl
    STE 450
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Jonathan Degner

    Jonathan Degner

    Cardiac Thoracic Surgery Assoc St Anthony
    11700 W 2nd Pl
    STE 280
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Frederique Giguere

    Frederique Giguere

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Sara Goyzueta

    Sara Goyzueta

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    11750 W 2nd Place
    Ste 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Jamie Page

    Jamie Page

    CHPG NeurosurgeryOne
    11750 W 2nd Pl
    STE 255
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Sharon Kirby

    Sharon Kirby

    Sharon Kirby, DO | Family Medicine
    11700 W 2nd Place
    Ste 310
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Bridget Steiner, NP 300 Points

    Bridget Steiner, NP

    Hand Surgery Assoc
    Distance: 5.66 mi
    2535 S Downing St Ste 500
    Denver, CO 80210
  • Alison Collier, ARNP
    200 Points

    Alison Collier, ARNP

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Denver - 1960 Ogden St
    Distance: 5.66 mi
    1960 Ogden St
    Suite 555
    Denver, CO 80218
  • Kelly Steward, NP
    200 Points

    Kelly Steward, NP

    AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Green Valley Ranch
    Distance: 5.66 mi
    4809 Argonne Street
    Suite 200
    Denver, CO 80249
  • Evan Markell 150 Points

    Evan Markell

    Centura Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Porter
    Distance: 5.66 mi
    950 E Harvard Ave
    Ste 550
    Denver, CO 80210

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.


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