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01749 (1) (0.44 mi)
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01510 (1) (6.24 mi)
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  • Georgeana Frias, NP, MS
    1050 Points

    Georgeana Frias, NP, MS

    265 Washington St
    Hudson, MA 01749
  • Michelle Hayes, CNP

    Michelle Hayes, CNP

    UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital
    Distance: 3.24 mi
    157 Union Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Caitlin Olsen, CNP

    Caitlin Olsen, CNP

    UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital
    Distance: 3.24 mi
    159 Union Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
  • Kristin Mikkelsen, CNP

    Kristin Mikkelsen, CNP

    HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Clinton Campus
    Distance: 6.2 mi
    201 HIghland Street
    Clinton, MA 01510
  • Elizabeth Wyman 100 Points

    Elizabeth Wyman

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 6.29 mi
    44 Bearfoot Rd
    Northborough, MA 01532
  • Beth Harden, CNP

    Beth Harden, CNP

    Department of Youth Services
    Distance: 8.82 mi
    288 Lyman Street
    Westborough, MA 01581
  • Ganam Konikara, CNP

    Ganam Konikara, CNP

    Department of Youth Services
    Distance: 8.82 mi
    288 Lyman Street
    Westborough, MA 01581
  • Karissa Burd, NP
    200 Points

    Karissa Burd, NP

    Saint Vincent Medical Group: Shrewsbury
    Distance: 9.99 mi
    181 Main St
    Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  • Lauren Schmidt, CNP

    Lauren Schmidt, CNP

    Central Mass OB/GYN Associates
    Distance: 9.99 mi
    26 Julio Drive
    Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  • Marsha Olson, ACNP 100 Points

    Marsha Olson, ACNP

    Saint Vincent Medical Group - Cardiology
    Distance: 10.41 mi
    100 Leominster Rd.
    Sterling, MA 01564
  • Karen Rose, ACNP 100 Points

    Karen Rose, ACNP

    Saint Vincent Medical Group - Cardiology
    Distance: 10.41 mi
    100 Leominster Rd.
    Sterling, MA 01564
  • Jillian Haies, RN, BSN, MSN, WHNP-BC, ANP
    200 Points

    Jillian Haies, RN, BSN, MSN, WHNP-BC, ANP

    MetroWest Physician Services: Cochituate OB/GYN
    Distance: 10.91 mi
    260 Cochituate Rd
    Ste 102
    Framingham, MA 01701
  • Veronica Camara, MSN
    100 Points

    Veronica Camara, MSN

    Distance: 10.91 mi
    260 Cochituate Rd
    Ste 101
    Framingham, MA 01701
  • Kaitlyn Fishman, NP
    100 Points

    Kaitlyn Fishman, NP

    MetroWest Physician Services Cancer Center
    Distance: 10.91 mi
    99 Lincoln Street
    Framingham, MA 01702

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