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19967 (4) (0.78 mi)
19966 (16) (6.61 mi)
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19958 (21) (12.49 mi)
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  • Carol Marsch, FNP

    Carol Marsch, FNP

    Beebe Pulmonology Lewes
    Distance: 15.57 mi
    1535 Savannah Road
    Lewes, DE 19958
  • Jill Petrone, AGNP

    Jill Petrone, AGNP

    Beebe Pulmonology Lewes
    Distance: 15.57 mi
    1535 Savannah Road
    Lewes, DE 19958
  • Aimee Dell'Arciprete, FNP

    Aimee Dell'Arciprete, FNP

    Distance: 15.57 mi
    17388 North Village Main Boulevard, Unit 21
    Lewes, DE 19958
  • Amber Peck, FNP

    Amber Peck, FNP

    Distance: 15.57 mi
    33663 Bayview Medical Drive, Unit 2
    Lewes, DE 19958
  • Sara W Ruby, CNM

    Sara W Ruby, CNM

    Distance: 15.57 mi
    1535 SAVANNAH RD
    LEWES, DE 19958
  • Emily Laustsen
    210 Points

    Emily Laustsen

    Distance: 16.49 mi
    9714 Healthway Drive
    Berlin, MD 21811
  • Gena Nance, CRNP
    200 Points

    Gena Nance, CRNP

    Atlantic General Gastroenterology
    Distance: 16.49 mi
    10614 Racetrack Road Suite 5
    Berlin, MD 21811
  • Angela Simmons, CRNP
    100 Points

    Angela Simmons, CRNP

    Atlantic General Surgical Associates
    Distance: 16.49 mi
    10231 Old Ocean City Boulevard Suite 207
    Berlin, MD 21811
  • Daniel Hakeem
    100 Points

    Daniel Hakeem

    Distance: 16.49 mi
    10231 Old Ocean City Boulevard Suite 207
    Berlin, MD 21811
  • Sharon Weber
    100 Points

    Sharon Weber

    Distance: 16.49 mi
    10614 Racetrack Road Suite 5
    Berlin, MD 21811
  • Larry S Kramer, RN

    Larry S Kramer, RN

    Distance: 16.49 mi
    314 FRANKLIN AVE STE 302
    BERLIN, MD 21811
  • Deborah Pope, RN

    Deborah Pope, RN

    Distance: 16.49 mi
    314 FRANKLIN AVE STE 302
    BERLIN, MD 21811
  • Marcia Reynolds, NP

    Marcia Reynolds, NP

    Beebe Walk-In Georgetown
    Distance: 17.16 mi
    21635 Biden Avenue
    Georgetown, DE 19947
  • Stacey Kemp, APRN, WHNP, MSN

    Stacey Kemp, APRN, WHNP, MSN

    Beebe Women's Health Georgetown
    Distance: 17.16 mi
    21635 Biden Avenue, Suite 101
    Georgetown, DE 19947
  • ERIN BENDER

    ERIN BENDER

    ERIN BENDER
    Distance: 17.16 mi
    20930 Dupont Boulevard
    Suite 202
    Georgetown, DE 19947
  • Nicole Steinberg, FNP-C 100 Points

    Nicole Steinberg, FNP-C

    Bayhealth Primary Care, Total Care - Milton
    Distance: 18.7 mi
    18383 Hudson Rd., 2nd Fl.
    Milton, DE 19968
  • Michael Lockerman, FNP-C

    Michael Lockerman, FNP-C

    Beebe Primary Care Milton
    Distance: 18.7 mi
    23900 Milton Ellendale Highway, Suite 101
    Milton, DE 19968
  • Diamond Micielli, FNP

    Diamond Micielli, FNP

    Beebe Primary Care Milton
    Distance: 18.7 mi
    23900 Milton Ellendale Highway, Suite 101
    Milton, DE 19968
  • Melissa Galloway, FNP

    Melissa Galloway, FNP

    Beebe Walk-In Milton
    Distance: 18.7 mi
    23900 Milton Ellendale Highway, Suite 101
    Milton, DE 19968
  • Brittany Tracy, FNP-C

    Brittany Tracy, FNP-C

    Occupational Health, Total Care - Milton
    Distance: 18.7 mi
    18383 Hudson Rd.
    Milton, DE 19968

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