Nearby Cities

Muskegon (22.29 mi)
Sparta (24.19 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

49412 (1) (0.32 mi)
49445 (3) (20.93 mi)
49345 (2) (24.52 mi)
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  • Joni Erlewein, NP

    Joni Erlewein, NP

    Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Cancer Center
    230 W Oak St
    Fremont, MI 49412
  • Sarah Parker, NP 390 Points

    Sarah Parker, NP

    SHMG Family & Internal Medicine North Muskegon
    Distance: 22.28 mi
    2009 HOLTON RD
    Muskegon, MI 49445
  • Beth Stille, NP 200 Points

    Beth Stille, NP

    SHMG Family & Internal Medicine North Muskegon
    Distance: 22.28 mi
    2009 HOLTON RD
    Muskegon, MI 49445
  • Jerilynn Spring, FNP 80 Points

    Jerilynn Spring, FNP

    SHMG Family & Internal Medicine North Muskegon
    Distance: 22.28 mi
    2009 HOLTON RD
    Muskegon, MI 49445
  • Sara Miller, FNP 490 Points

    Sara Miller, FNP

    SHMG Family Medicine Sparta
    Distance: 24.17 mi
    2111 12 Mile Rd Nw
    Sparta, MI 49345
  • Wendy Muma, FNP 420 Points

    Wendy Muma, FNP

    SHMG Family Medicine Sparta
    Distance: 24.17 mi
    2111 12 Mile Rd Nw
    Sparta, MI 49345
  • Ryan Mallo, DNP

    Ryan Mallo, DNP

    Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital Family Medicine Stanwood
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    8354 100th Ave
    Stanwood, MI 49346
  • Christa Mohr, NP 620 Points

    Christa Mohr, NP

    Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital (Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Urology)
    Distance: 27.91 mi
    722 Locust St
    Big Rapids, MI 49307
  • Michelle Rohde, FNP-C 430 Points

    Michelle Rohde, FNP-C

    Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital Family Medicine Big Rapids
    Distance: 27.91 mi
    650 Linden St Ste 1
    Big Rapids, MI 49307
  • Deborah st Pierre, FNP 610 Points

    Deborah st Pierre, FNP

    SHMG Family, Internal & Pediatric Medicine Rockford
    Distance: 30.73 mi
    8501 Meadow Crk Fl 2
    Rockford, MI 49341

Nearby Cities

Muskegon (22.29 mi)
Sparta (24.19 mi)

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