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  • Michelle Lugo, NP

    Michelle Lugo, NP

    The Oncology Institute
    Distance: 18.58 mi
    4700 N. Habana Ave.
    Suite 702
    Tampa, FL 33614
  • Tricia Slone

    Tricia Slone

    Tricia Slone, NP
    Distance: 18.58 mi
    2701 W Saint Isabel St
    Tampa, FL 33607
  • Bobbie Ferrell, ARNP
    200 Points

    Bobbie Ferrell, ARNP

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Lakeland
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    202 Lake Miriam Dr
    Suite 1
    Lakeland, FL 33813
  • Rodney Carter, ARNP, FNP-C, RA
    100 Points

    Rodney Carter, ARNP, FNP-C, RA

    Lakeland Vascular Institute
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    1417 Lakeland Hills Blvd
    Suite 102
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Jeffrey Hall, APRN, FNP-BC
    100 Points

    Jeffrey Hall, APRN, FNP-BC

    Lakeland Vascular Institute
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    1417 Lakeland Hills Blvd
    Suite 102
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Ashley Newman 100 Points

    Ashley Newman

    Mrs. Ashley Newman, MSN, ARNP-C
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    625 Schoolhouse Rd
    Ste 3
    Lakeland, FL 33813
  • Mercy Geevarghese 100 Points

    Mercy Geevarghese

    Mrs. Mercy Geevarghese, APRN FNP-C
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    4313 South Florida Ave. #1037
    Lakeland, FL 33813
  • Yanet Gutierrez 100 Points

    Yanet Gutierrez

    Palm Medical Centers - North Lakeland
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    135 E. First St.
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Leisa Hospedales 100 Points

    Leisa Hospedales

    Palm Medical Centers - North Lakeland
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    135 E. First St.
    Lakeland, FL 33805
  • Dianne Smith

    Dianne Smith

    Dianne Smith
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    122 E Main Street
    Lakeland, FL 33801
  • Genesis Lopez

    Genesis Lopez

    Genesis Lopez
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    615 Mid Florida Dr.
    Suite 1
    Lakeland, FL 33813-4921
  • Lincoln Pitcher, III

    Lincoln Pitcher, III

    Lincoln Henry Pitcher, III, NP
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    4740 Exploration Ave
    Lakeland, FL 33812
  • Mirtha Alvarez Acevedo

    Mirtha Alvarez Acevedo

    Mirtha Alvarez Acevedo, NP
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    4740 Exploration Ave
    Lakeland, FL 33812
  • Nicole Hamlin

    Nicole Hamlin

    Nicole Brittany Hamlin, NP
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    4740 Exploration Ave
    Lakeland, FL 33812
  • Pamela Derbyshire

    Pamela Derbyshire

    Pamela Derbyshire, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    6700 S Florida Ave. Ste 33
    Lakeland, FL 33813
  • Samantha Tuttle, NP

    Samantha Tuttle, NP

    The Oncology Institute
    Distance: 18.97 mi
    4730 Exploration Ave.
    Lakeland, FL 33812
  • Melinda R. Short-Russell, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

    Melinda R. Short-Russell, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

    Academic Alliance - Bartow
    Distance: 20.51 mi
    2250 Osprey Blvd
    Suite 103
    Bartow, FL 33830
  • Wesley Taylor

    Wesley Taylor

    Wesley Taylor
    Distance: 23.8 mi
    560 Lanier Rd
    Fort Meade, FL 33841
  • Makenzie Hilgenberg

    Makenzie Hilgenberg

    Makenzie Hilgenberg, PA
    Distance: 27.17 mi
    18956 N Dale Mabry Hwy
    Ste 102
    Lutz, FL 33548
  • Sarah O'Brien

    Sarah O'Brien

    Sarah O'Brien, NP
    Distance: 27.17 mi
    18956 N Dale Mabry Hwy
    Ste 102
    Lutz, FL 33548
  • Stephanie Moore

    Stephanie Moore

    Stephanie R Moore, NP
    Distance: 27.17 mi
    18956 N Dale Mabry Hwy
    Ste 102
    Lutz, FL 33548
  • Tai Day

    Tai Day

    Tai S Day, NP
    Distance: 27.17 mi
    208 Crystal Grove Blvd
    Lutz, FL 33548
  • Taisha Gonzalez 100 Points

    Taisha Gonzalez

    Taisha W Gonzalez, NP
    Distance: 33.3 mi
    1120 10th St E
    Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Janet Jacobs, APRN

    Janet Jacobs, APRN

    Distance: 33.3 mi
    506 4th Avenue West
    Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Jason Hagerty

    Jason Hagerty

    Jason R Hagerty, NP
    Distance: 33.3 mi
    1120 10th St E
    Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Anna Ibragimova, ANP 10 Points

    Anna Ibragimova, ANP

    ArchWell Health
    Distance: 34.49 mi
    6832 14TH ST W
    UNIT 3
    Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Stacy Sauer, APRN 10 Points

    Stacy Sauer, APRN

    ArchWell Health
    Distance: 34.49 mi
    6363 MANATEE AVE W
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Diane Zgaljic, ANP-BC 10 Points

    Diane Zgaljic, ANP-BC

    ArchWell Health
    Distance: 34.49 mi
    4430 14TH ST W
    Bradenton, FL 34207

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