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  • Anne Fern, APRN 100 Points

    Anne Fern, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Matthew Friedman, MD
    Distance: 23.51 mi
    1050 Sullivan Avenue
    South Windsor, CT 06074
  • Nancy Hagen, NP

    Nancy Hagen, NP

    Distance: 23.51 mi
    1340 SULLIVAN AVE
    SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074
  • Ellen Rees PRASINOS 100 Points

    Ellen Rees PRASINOS

    Ellen Rees Prasinos, Aprn
    Distance: 23.54 mi
    105 Church Street
    Guilford, CT 06437
  • Allison M Amend, NP

    Allison M Amend, NP

    Distance: 23.54 mi
    120 CHURCH ST
    GUILFORD, CT 06437
  • Clarice Grens

    Clarice Grens

    Clarice Grens, MSN- APRN
    Distance: 24.97 mi
    324 Elm Street
    Suite 204 B
    Monroe, CT 06468
  • Edith Vassar, NP 30 Points

    Edith Vassar, NP

    Distance: 25.04 mi
    13 CHURCH ST
    EAST GRANBY, CT 06026
  • Jeannie Crabtree, NP

    Jeannie Crabtree, NP

    Distance: 25.04 mi
    13 CHURCH RD PO BOX 518
    EAST GRANBY, CT 06026
  • Silvia Brescia, APRN 100 Points

    Silvia Brescia, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Western Connecticut Primary Care
    Distance: 25.38 mi
    164 Mount Pleasant Rd
    Suite 202
    Newtown, CT 06470
  • Chandel Bouthot, APRN 50 Points

    Chandel Bouthot, APRN

    Distance: 25.38 mi
    164 Mount Pleasant Rd
    Suite 202
    Newtown, CT 06470
  • Jessika Brasseaux 100 Points

    Jessika Brasseaux

    Jessika Brasseaux
    Distance: 26.23 mi
    762 Boston Post Rd
    2nd Floor
    Madison, CT 06443-3047
  • Kevin Knowlton, APRN 100 Points

    Kevin Knowlton, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians Primary Care, Madison
    Distance: 26.23 mi
    6 Woodland Road
    Suite 3
    Madison, CT 06443

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