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  • Raysa Hache

    Raysa Hache

    Raysa A Hache, NP
    Distance: 25.37 mi
    701 NW 57th Ave
    Ste 150
    Miami, FL 33126
  • Juliana Reynolds, APRN

    Juliana Reynolds, APRN

    Distance: 25.37 mi
    1475 Northwest 12th Avenue
    Miami, FL 33136
  • Marisol Rivera-Almonte, DNP, APRN

    Marisol Rivera-Almonte, DNP, APRN

    Distance: 25.37 mi
    1475 Northwest 12th Avenue
    Miami, FL 33136
  • Tracy Ruegg, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, AOCN

    Tracy Ruegg, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, AOCN

    Distance: 25.37 mi
    1475 Northwest 12th Avenue
    Miami, FL 33136
  • Yesenia Sebastia, APRN

    Yesenia Sebastia, APRN

    Distance: 25.37 mi
    1295 Northwest 14th Street
    Miami, FL 33125
  • Raymond Rodriguez

    Raymond Rodriguez

    South Florida Critical Care Services, LLC
    Distance: 25.37 mi
    8600 Southwest 92nd Street
    Suite 204B
    Miami, FL 33156
  • JoAnn Picanes

    JoAnn Picanes

    South Florida Pulmonary and Critical Care, LLC
    Distance: 25.37 mi
    15955 Southwest 96th Street
    Suite 306
    Miami, FL 33196
  • JoAnn Picanes

    JoAnn Picanes

    South Florida Pulmonary and Critical Care, LLC
    Distance: 25.37 mi
    8600 Southwest 92nd Street
    Suite 204B
    Miami, FL 33156
  • JoAnn Picanes

    JoAnn Picanes

    South Florida Pulmonary and Critical Care, LLC
    Distance: 25.37 mi
    8900 N Kendall Drive
    Miami, FL 33176
  • Maria Tamayo, APRN

    Maria Tamayo, APRN

    Distance: 25.37 mi
    13400 SW 120th Street,
    Suite 300A
    Miami, FL 33186
  • Nancy Whitfield, APRN

    Nancy Whitfield, APRN

    Distance: 25.37 mi
    10401 SW 40th Street
    Miami, FL 33165
  • Yoasnel Barroetabena Riol, APRN

    Yoasnel Barroetabena Riol, APRN

    Distance: 26.44 mi
    3650 Northwest 82nd Avenue
    Doral, FL 33166
  • Elba Pabon

    Elba Pabon

    Elba Pabon, MD
    Distance: 26.44 mi
    10725 NW 58th St.
    Doral, FL 33178

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