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Nurse Practitioner Shelton, CT
Nurse Practitioner Shelton, CT
Find a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care and prescribe medication.Results for Shelton, CT
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Todd Perkins, APRN
Todd A Perkins APRN LLCDistance: 20.14 mi1755 Meriden-Waterbury Road
Milldale, CT 06467 -
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Jonathan Dodard, APRN
ProHealth Physicians, Family Medical AssociatesDistance: 21.15 mi96 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877 -
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Sandra Peccerillo, APRN
ProHealth Physicians, Meriden Pediatric AssociatesDistance: 21.31 mi816 Broad Street, Building 1
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Meriden, CT 06450 -
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Ellen Rees PRASINOS
Ellen Rees Prasinos, AprnDistance: 21.43 mi105 Church Street
Guilford, CT 06437 -
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Tammara Taylor
Tammara Taylor, APRN, CNMDistance: 23.93 mi711 Silvermine Rd.
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Alyssa Brown, APRN
Bristol Health Primary Care- Medical Care CenterDistance: 25.64 mi15 Riverside Ave
Bristol, CT 06010 -
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Matthew Hunt, APRN
Bristol Health Primary Care- Medical Care CenterDistance: 25.64 mi15 Riverside Ave
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Marissa Tanasi, APRN
ProHealth Physicians, Drs. Scappaticci and LicataDistance: 25.64 mi625 Clark Avenue
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Catherine Milne, APRN
Bristol Health Wound Care & Hyperbaric CenterDistance: 25.64 mi92 BRADLEY STREET
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Keona Dawson, APRN
Bristol Health Primary Care- PlainvilleDistance: 27.56 mi36 Whiting St
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Plainville, CT 06062 -
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Danielle Langer, APRN
ProHealth Physicians Pediatrics & Family Medicine, MiddletownDistance: 28.52 mi400 Saybrook Road
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Middletown, CT 06457 -
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Sarah Harrelson, APRN
ProHealth Physicians Pediatrics & Family Medicine, MiddletownDistance: 28.52 mi400 Saybrook Road
Suite 206
Middletown, CT 06457
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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
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
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
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