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  • Christa Lillard, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Christa Lillard, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth East Battlefield Clinic
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 East Battlefield Street
    Springfield, MO 65809
  • Lela Smith, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Lela Smith, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth East Battlefield Clinic
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 East Battlefield Street
    Springfield, MO 65809
  • Candace Maxwell, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Candace Maxwell, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Ferrell-Duncan Clinic
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Kristin Torgerson, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Kristin Torgerson, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Allie Knight, NNP-BC
    150 Points

    Allie Knight, NNP-BC

    CoxHealth Medical Center South
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Rozlyn McTeer, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Rozlyn McTeer, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Medical Center South
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Jacqulynn Poe, ACNPC-AG
    150 Points

    Jacqulynn Poe, ACNPC-AG

    CoxHealth Medical Center South
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Cindy Yager, AGPCNP-BC
    150 Points

    Cindy Yager, AGPCNP-BC

    CoxHealth Medical Center South
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Denise Moore, ACNP-BC
    150 Points

    Denise Moore, ACNP-BC

    CoxHealth Medical Oncology
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3850 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Donna Porter, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Donna Porter, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Pediatric Specialty Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1011 East Montclair Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Erin Hieb-Morgan, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Erin Hieb-Morgan, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Pediatric Surgical Specialties
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1000 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Angela Jones, WHNP-BC
    150 Points

    Angela Jones, WHNP-BC

    CoxHealth Primrose OB/GYN
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1000 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Helen Kozlov, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Helen Kozlov, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Skin Care Clinic
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1530 East Republic Road
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Rachel Wallis, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Rachel Wallis, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Vein Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3555 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Alexa Snodgrass, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Alexa Snodgrass, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Weight Loss and Advanced Surgery Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Amy Crawford, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Amy Crawford, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Amber Fullington, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Amber Fullington, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Emily Garner, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Emily Garner, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Alexa Martin, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Alexa Martin, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Cassondra Simmoneau, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Cassondra Simmoneau, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Laci Donnelly, FNP
    150 Points

    Laci Donnelly, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 East Battlefield Street
    Springfield, MO 65809
  • Jennifer Smith, CPNP-PC
    150 Points

    Jennifer Smith, CPNP-PC

    Hulston Cancer Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3850 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Anthony Inmon, FNP
    150 Points

    Anthony Inmon, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Sara Hill, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Sara Hill, FNP-BC

    Jared Neuroscience Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Ryan Lueck, NP-C
    150 Points

    Ryan Lueck, NP-C

    Jared Neuroscience Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Emily Long, DNP-FNP
    150 Points

    Emily Long, DNP-FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Kimberly Miller, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Kimberly Miller, FNP-BC

    Northside Pediatrics & Adolescents
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1443 North Robberson Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65802
  • Melissa Penkalski, CPNP-PC, DNP, AE-C
    150 Points

    Melissa Penkalski, CPNP-PC, DNP, AE-C

    Northside Pediatrics & Adolescents
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1443 North Robberson Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65802
  • Ashley Kelley, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Ashley Kelley, FNP-BC

    Ozark Dialysis Services: Home Program
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 S National
    Suite 207
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Stephanie Ondatje, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Stephanie Ondatje, FNP-BC

    Ozark Dialysis Services: Home Program
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 S National
    Suite 207
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Alyssa Reeves, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Alyssa Reeves, FNP-BC

    Ozark Dialysis Services: Home Program
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 S National
    Suite 207
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Karleen King, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Karleen King, FNP-BC

    Physicians for Women OB/GYN
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1000 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Faye Albrecht, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Faye Albrecht, FNP-BC

    Post-Acute Care
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Shana Plaster, WHNP-BC
    150 Points

    Shana Plaster, WHNP-BC

    Regional Perinatal Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1000 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Clara Rollins, FNP
    150 Points

    Clara Rollins, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 East Battlefield Street
    Springfield, MO 65809
  • Kellie Soles, FNP
    150 Points

    Kellie Soles, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3805 South Kansas Expressway
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Hailey Tettenhorst, FNP
    150 Points

    Hailey Tettenhorst, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Chelsy McCall, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Chelsy McCall, FNP-BC

    The Turner Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1000 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Alexandra Cutler 100 Points

    Alexandra Cutler

    Alexandra Cutler, PA-C
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3100 S National Ave
    Ste 103
    Springfield, MO 65807-7347
  • Krystal August, FNP
    100 Points

    Krystal August, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    960 E. Walnut Lawn St.
    Suite 200
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Jami Beasley, NNP
    100 Points

    Jami Beasley, NNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 S. National Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • William Bottom, FNP
    100 Points

    William Bottom, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 S. National Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Amanda Buzard, FNP
    100 Points

    Amanda Buzard, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 S. National Ave.
    Suite 600
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Kimberly Childers, FNP
    100 Points

    Kimberly Childers, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 S. National Ave.
    Suite 400
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Cassandra Cole, FNP
    100 Points

    Cassandra Cole, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1001 E. Primrose St.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Sarah Garrott, FNP-BC
    100 Points

    Sarah Garrott, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Gastroenterology
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3901 South Fremont Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Jordan Duda, FNP-BC, DNP
    100 Points

    Jordan Duda, FNP-BC, DNP

    CoxHealth Pediatric Specialty Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1011 East Montclair Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Emily Crouse, FNP
    100 Points

    Emily Crouse, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 S. National Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Michelle Dickens, FNP
    100 Points

    Michelle Dickens, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1001 E. Primrose St.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Monica Freeman, FNP
    100 Points

    Monica Freeman, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    2750 S. Campbell Ave.
    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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