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  • Debra D Divenere, NP

    Debra D Divenere, NP

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    134 GRANDVIEW AVE STE 280
    WATERBURY, CT 06708
  • Sandra J Micalizzi, NP

    Sandra J Micalizzi, NP

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    51 N ELM ST
    WATERBURY, CT 06702
  • Sarah Thibodeau

    Sarah Thibodeau

    Ms. Sarah Thibodeau, APRN
    Distance: 20.72 mi
    417 Highland Ave
    Ste 2
    Waterbury, CT 06708
  • Christine Pinette, NP

    Christine Pinette, NP

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    51 N ELM ST
    WATERBURY, CT 06702
  • Monica L Roosa, NP

    Monica L Roosa, NP

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    160 ROBBINS ST
    WATERBURY, CT 06708
  • Jennifer Ryan, RN

    Jennifer Ryan, RN

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    969 W MAIN ST
    WATERBURY, CT 06708
  • Diana M Sidlik, RN

    Diana M Sidlik, RN

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    51 N ELM ST
    WATERBURY, CT 06702
  • Jill M Zabit, NP

    Jill M Zabit, NP

    Distance: 20.72 mi
    2457 E MAIN ST
    WATERBURY, CT 06705
  • 100 Points

    Branford Pediatrics & Allergy, P.C.

    Distance: 21.31 mi
    784 East Main St.
    Branford, CT 06405
  • Elizabeth R Perrone, NP

    Elizabeth R Perrone, NP

    Distance: 21.31 mi
    784 E MAIN ST
    BRANFORD, CT 06405
  • Kristen Maloney, APRN

    Kristen Maloney, APRN

    Distance: 21.49 mi
    225 Hopmeadow Street
    Weatogue, CT 06089
  • Rebecca Roben, APRN
    210 Points

    Rebecca Roben, APRN

    Bristol Health Primary Care- Burlington
    Distance: 21.6 mi
    258 Spielman Highway
    Burlington, CT 06013
  • Elizabeth A Mayerson, NP

    Elizabeth A Mayerson, NP

    Distance: 22.89 mi
    1366 MAIN ST
    COVENTRY, CT 06238
  • Elizabeth Fabrizi, RN

    Elizabeth Fabrizi, RN

    Distance: 23.48 mi
    263 MAIN ST
    OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475
  • Maria J Brennan, NP

    Maria J Brennan, NP

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    14 QUARRY ST
    WILLIMANTIC, CT 06226
  • Marcia Caruso-Bergman, NP

    Marcia Caruso-Bergman, NP

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    112 MANSFIELD AVE
    WILLIMANTIC, CT 06226
  • Jennifer Allen, APRN 100 Points

    Jennifer Allen, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Tolland Primary Care
    Distance: 25.83 mi
    384J Merrow Road
    Tolland, CT 06084
  • JENNIFER DILUNGO

    JENNIFER DILUNGO

    JENNIFER DILUNGO
    Distance: 27.6 mi
    291 S Lambert Rd
    Suite 5
    Orange, CT 06477
  • Karen Volatile, RN

    Karen Volatile, RN

    Distance: 28.52 mi
    415 HOWE AVE
    SHELTON, CT 06484
  • LAURA JEAN BREWSTER

    LAURA JEAN BREWSTER

    LAURA JEAN BREWSTER
    Distance: 28.79 mi
    8 W MAIN ST
    Niantic, CT 06357
  • Aveo Wellness 100 Points

    Aveo Wellness

    Aveo Wellness
    Distance: 29.33 mi
    59 Field St
    107
    Torrington, CT 06790
  • KENNETH FORTE 100 Points

    KENNETH FORTE

    KENNETH FORTE, APRN
    Distance: 31.52 mi
    52 Wilson Street
    Milford, CT 06461

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