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Rogersville (13.88 mi)

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65714 (1) (0.38 mi)
65721 (4) (5.29 mi)
65619 (7) (7.82 mi)
65807 (125) (8.6 mi)
65804 (27) (8.62 mi)
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  • Bridget Ellsworth, FNP-BC
    200 Points

    Bridget Ellsworth, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Nixa Clinic
    501 North Old Wilderness Road
    Nixa, MO 65714
  • Emily Kruse, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Emily Kruse, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Ozark Clinic
    Distance: 5.11 mi
    5100 North Towne Centre Drive
    Ozark, MO 65721
  • Abbey Hibbert, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Abbey Hibbert, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Ozark Clinic
    Distance: 5.11 mi
    5100 North Towne Centre Drive
    Ozark, MO 65721
  • KELBIE ABERCROMBIE

    KELBIE ABERCROMBIE

    KELBIE ABERCROMBIE, MPAS, PA-C
    Distance: 6.51 mi
    4852 S State Highway FF
    Suite F
    Battlefield, MO 65619
  • Aubri Ashbacher, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Aubri Ashbacher, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Republic Clinic
    Distance: 10.81 mi
    3203 East Old Stone Avenue
    Brookline, MO 65619
  • Andrea Gullett, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Andrea Gullett, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Republic Clinic
    Distance: 10.81 mi
    3203 East Old Stone Avenue
    Brookline, MO 65619
  • Dalton Lusk, FNP-BC
    200 Points

    Dalton Lusk, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Republic Clinic
    Distance: 10.81 mi
    3203 East Old Stone Avenue
    Brookline, MO 65619
  • Trudi Marbough, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Trudi Marbough, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Republic Clinic
    Distance: 10.81 mi
    3203 East Old Stone Avenue
    Brookline, MO 65619
  • Renita Randall, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Renita Randall, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Republic Clinic
    Distance: 10.81 mi
    3203 East Old Stone Avenue
    Brookline, MO 65619
  • LeAnn Rensch, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    LeAnn Rensch, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Republic Clinic
    Distance: 10.81 mi
    3203 East Old Stone Avenue
    Brookline, MO 65619
  • Debrah Bridges, FNP
    100 Points

    Debrah Bridges, FNP

    Distance: 10.81 mi
    3203 E. Old Stone Ave.
    Brookline, MO 65619
  • Jacqueline Cook, FNP-C
    260 Points

    Jacqueline Cook, FNP-C

    Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Jessica Crouch, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Jessica Crouch, FNP-BC

    Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Stacy Gholz, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Stacy Gholz, FNP-BC

    Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Kelley Jenkins, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Kelley Jenkins, FNP-BC

    Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Haley Mease, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Haley Mease, FNP-BC

    Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Sally Howard, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Sally Howard, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Ear, Nose & Throat
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Chrystal Killinger, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Chrystal Killinger, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Gastroenterology
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3901 South Fremont Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Heather Stewart, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Heather Stewart, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Gastroenterology
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3901 South Fremont Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Kimberly Cochran, WHNP-BC
    250 Points

    Kimberly Cochran, WHNP-BC

    CoxHealth - OB/GYN
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1000 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Taylor Ragland, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Taylor Ragland, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Orthopedic Surgery
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3555 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Jordan Wilson, A-GNP
    250 Points

    Jordan Wilson, A-GNP

    CoxHealth - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3555 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Celeste Andrews, FNP-BC, DNP, NP-C
    250 Points

    Celeste Andrews, FNP-BC, DNP, NP-C

    CoxHealth - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Clinic
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Barbra Drake, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Barbra Drake, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Clinic
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Aurora Martinez, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Aurora Martinez, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Clinic
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Whitney Buchanan, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Whitney Buchanan, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Urology
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Jordan Grote, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Jordan Grote, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Urology
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Sophia Denning, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Sophia Denning, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Advantage Care
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1819 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Stephanie Rich, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Stephanie Rich, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Advantage Care
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1819 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Michelle Spencer, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Michelle Spencer, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Center Campbell
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    2750 South Campbell Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Shelbey Wilkening, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Shelbey Wilkening, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Center Campbell
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    2750 South Campbell Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Kimberly McGinn-Perryman, FNP-BC, DNP
    250 Points

    Kimberly McGinn-Perryman, FNP-BC, DNP

    CoxHealth East Battlefield Clinic
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 East Battlefield Street
    Springfield, MO 65809
  • Emilee Looney, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Emilee Looney, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Primrose OB/GYN
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1000 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Ronald Dees, ACNPC-AG
    250 Points

    Ronald Dees, ACNPC-AG

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Susan Jones, AGACNP-BC
    250 Points

    Susan Jones, AGACNP-BC

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Jennifer Regan, AGACNP-BC
    250 Points

    Jennifer Regan, AGACNP-BC

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Cody Whittington, NP-C
    250 Points

    Cody Whittington, NP-C

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807

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.


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