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  • Elizabeth Gwin, FNP
    100 Points

    Elizabeth Gwin, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1001 E. Primrose St.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • William Hampton JR., FNP
    100 Points

    William Hampton JR., FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 S. National Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Rebecca Hampton, WHNP
    100 Points

    Rebecca Hampton, WHNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1000 E. Primrose St.
    Suite 400
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Mary Keller, FNP
    100 Points

    Mary Keller, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1819 S. National Ave
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Kara Landon, FNP
    100 Points

    Kara Landon, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 S. National Ave.
    Suite 207
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Patricia Lewien, FNP
    100 Points

    Patricia Lewien, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 S. National Ave.
    Suite 900
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Raquel Moore, FNP
    100 Points

    Raquel Moore, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 S. National Ave.
    7th floor
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Lauren Petry, ANP
    100 Points

    Lauren Petry, ANP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1423 N. Jefferson Ave.
    Suite K99
    Springfield, MO 65802
  • Sherry Rivas, FNP
    100 Points

    Sherry Rivas, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3525 E. Battlefield Road
    Springfield, MO 65809
  • Catharine Sellers, GNP
    100 Points

    Catharine Sellers, GNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1819 S. National Ave
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Daphne Stewart, FNP
    100 Points

    Daphne Stewart, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1001 E. Primrose St.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Brenda Scheiderer, FNP 50 Points

    Brenda Scheiderer, FNP

    CoxHealth - Vascular Medicine/Surgery
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Zachary Orr 50 Points

    Zachary Orr

    Mercy Clinic Intensivists - Springfield
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1235 E. Cherokee Street
    Suite Room 194
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Lindsey See 50 Points

    Lindsey See

    Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine - Smith Glynn Callaway - Suite 300
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3231 S. National Avenue
    Suite 300
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Rebecca Smading 50 Points

    Rebecca Smading

    Mercy Clinic Neurology - Whiteside
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    2115 S. Fremont Avenue
    Suite 3000
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Barry Rineer 50 Points

    Barry Rineer

    Mercy Clinic Occupational Medicine - W. Kearney
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    2120 W. Kearney Street
    Springfield, MO 65803
  • Amy Shipley 50 Points

    Amy Shipley

    Mercy Clinic Vascular Specialists - Whiteside
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    2115 S. Fremont Avenue
    Suite 5000
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Trisha Washburn 50 Points

    Trisha Washburn

    Mercy Wound Care and Hyperbaric - Springfield
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3231 S. National Avenue
    Suite 170
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Amber Cook, FNP

    Amber Cook, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 S. National Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Katlin Rice, FNP

    Katlin Rice, FNP

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

    Elanie Flores, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 S. National Ave.
    Suite 510
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Christa Clay, MSN, FNP

    Christa Clay, MSN, FNP

    Jared Neuroscience Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Tia Phillips, FNP

    Tia Phillips, FNP

    Distance: 11.88 mi
    3800 S. National Ave.
    Suite 600
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Esther Trammell, FNP-C

    Esther Trammell, FNP-C

    The Turner Center
    Distance: 11.88 mi
    1000 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Dreama Killingsworth, FNP
    150 Points

    Dreama Killingsworth, FNP

    CoxHealth Center Rogersville
    Distance: 13.88 mi
    151 Johnstown Drive
    Rogersville, MO 65742
  • Tammy Seifried, FNP
    150 Points

    Tammy Seifried, FNP

    CoxHealth Center Crane
    Distance: 18.03 mi
    102 Cortney Lane
    Crane, MO 65633
  • Emily Akridge, FNP
    250 Points

    Emily Akridge, FNP

    CoxHealth Center Willard
    Distance: 19.53 mi
    304 East Jackson Street
    Willard, MO 65781
  • Soleya Pippin, FNP
    250 Points

    Soleya Pippin, FNP

    CoxHealth Center Willard
    Distance: 19.53 mi
    304 East Jackson Street
    Willard, MO 65781
  • Linda Long, FNP
    250 Points

    Linda Long, FNP

    CoxHealth Center Aurora
    Distance: 23.9 mi
    106 Commerce Drive
    Aurora, MO 65605
  • Donna Caulfield, FNP
    250 Points

    Donna Caulfield, FNP

    CoxHealth Center Branson West
    Distance: 24.29 mi
    18452 MO-13
    Branson West, MO 65737
  • Mindy Trisler, NP
    250 Points

    Mindy Trisler, NP

    CoxHealth Center Branson West
    Distance: 24.29 mi
    18452 MO-13
    Branson West, MO 65737
  • Janice Wells, FNP
    250 Points

    Janice Wells, FNP

    CoxHealth Center Branson West
    Distance: 24.29 mi
    18452 MO-13
    Branson West, MO 65737
  • Amy Plott, FNP
    150 Points

    Amy Plott, FNP

    CoxHealth Center Branson West
    Distance: 24.29 mi
    18452 MO-13
    Branson West, MO 65737
  • Beth Knox, FNP
    150 Points

    Beth Knox, FNP

    CoxHealth Center Forsyth
    Distance: 26.57 mi
    13852 US-160
    Forsyth, MO 65653
  • Emily Blake, NP
    100 Points

    Emily Blake, NP

    CoxHealth Center Forsyth
    Distance: 26.57 mi
    13852 US-160
    Forsyth, MO 65653
  • Jennifer Aldridge, FNP
    150 Points

    Jennifer Aldridge, FNP

    CoxHealth Center Marshfield
    Distance: 29.5 mi
    1245 Banning Street
    Marshfield, MO 65706
  • Sarah Lewis, FNP
    150 Points

    Sarah Lewis, FNP

    CoxHealth Center Marshfield
    Distance: 29.5 mi
    1245 Banning Street
    Marshfield, MO 65706

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