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  • Olayemi Adurota, MD
    370 Points

    Olayemi Adurota, MD

    Distance: 23.57 mi
    6201 Greenbelt Rd
    U15
    College Park, MD 20740
  • KHUDSIATU TUCKER

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    Khudsi Tucker, CRNP
    Distance: 24.02 mi
    5632 Annapolis Road
    Unit 11
    Bladensburg, MD 20710-2213
  • Shirley Frimpong, ANP
    1080 Points

    Shirley Frimpong, ANP

    CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center - Hyattsville
    Distance: 24.35 mi
    6475 New Hampshire Ave
    Suite 620
    Hyattsville, MD 20783
  • AKOS ANTWI

    AKOS ANTWI

    AKOS ANTWI, PMH .NP
    Distance: 24.35 mi
    4301 Garden City Dr Ste 304
    Hyattsville, MD 20785
  • Africa Walker  MS,CRNP-PMH 20 Points

    Africa Walker MS,CRNP-PMH

    Africa Walker MS,CRNP-PMH
    Distance: 27.96 mi
    5310 Old Court Road, Suite 308
    Randallstown, MD 21133
  • Olawale Oluwatoyin, CRNP 100 Points

    Olawale Oluwatoyin, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at Clinton
    Distance: 28.15 mi
    10403 Hospital Drive
    Suite 103
    Clinton, MD 20735
  • Ellen Spurry Christ, CPNP
    400 Points

    Ellen Spurry Christ, CPNP

    UM Community Medical Group - Pediatrics
    Distance: 29.03 mi
    500 Cadmus Lane
    Suite 210
    Easton, MD 21601
  • Marilyn J Gall, CFNP 350 Points

    Marilyn J Gall, CFNP

    UM Community Medical Group - Pediatrics
    Distance: 29.03 mi
    500 Cadmus Lane
    Suite 210
    EASTON, MD 21601
  • AISHA DAVIS-HASSAN

    AISHA DAVIS-HASSAN

    Ms. AISHA DAVIS-HASSAN, PMH-NP, CNS, CRNP
    Distance: 29.03 mi
    8707 Commerce Dr
    Suite E
    Easton, MD 21601

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