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Nurse Practitioner Middleburg, FL

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  • Ellen Mcandrews guth, APRN

    Ellen Mcandrews guth, APRN

    Distance: 21.93 mi
    841 Prudential Drive
    Suite 900
    Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Noor Daoud

    Noor Daoud

    Noor Daoud, PA-C
    Distance: 21.93 mi
    4465 Baymeadows Road
    suite 7
    Jacksonville, FL 32217
  • Jeanine Onischuck, APRN

    Jeanine Onischuck, APRN

    Distance: 21.93 mi
    841 Prudential Drive
    Suite 1900
    Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Paul Salzer, ANP-C

    Paul Salzer, ANP-C

    Distance: 21.93 mi
    1584 Normandy Village Parkway
    Suite 32
    Jacksonville, FL 32221
  • Jorge Sanjines, APRN

    Jorge Sanjines, APRN

    Distance: 21.93 mi
    655 West 8th Street
    Ambulatory Care Center, 5th Floor
    Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • Natalie Shallow, APRN, FNP-BC

    Natalie Shallow, APRN, FNP-BC

    Distance: 21.93 mi
    841 Prudential Drive
    Suite 1900
    Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Tamara Dukes

    Tamara Dukes

    Tamara Dukes, APRN
    Distance: 21.93 mi
    6142 Collins Road
    Jacksonville, FL 32244
  • Crystal Wade, APRN

    Crystal Wade, APRN

    Distance: 21.93 mi
    655 West 8th Street
    Ambulatory Care Center, Second Floor
    Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • George Walker, APRN

    George Walker, APRN

    Distance: 21.93 mi
    4131 University Boulevard South
    Jacksonville, FL 32216
  • Jennifer White, APRN

    Jennifer White, APRN

    Distance: 21.93 mi
    841 Prudential Drive
    Suite 1900
    Jacksonville, FL 32207

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

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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