Nearby Cities

Yuba City (5.65 mi)
Grass Valley (24.67 mi)

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95991 (4) (12.92 mi)
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  • Karen B Callahan, NP 80 Points

    Karen B Callahan, NP

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    969 PLUMAS ST
    YUBA CITY, CA 95991
  • Wilmajoan Degraaf-Olson, NP

    Wilmajoan Degraaf-Olson, NP

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    444 PLUMAS BLVD
    YUBA CITY, CA 95991
  • Stephanie Newman, FNP

    Stephanie Newman, FNP

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    440 PLUMAS BLVD
    YUBA CITY, CA 95991
  • Diane Thomasen, NP

    Diane Thomasen, NP

    Distance: 5.65 mi
    480 PLUMAS BLVD
    YUBA CITY, CA 95991
  • Marie Olmos, NP 220 Points

    Marie Olmos, NP

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sierra Nevada
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    280 Sierra College Dr
    Suite 120
    Grass Valley, CA 95945
  • Robin Petersen 150 Points

    Robin Petersen

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    150 Catherine Ln
    Ste D
    Grass Valley, CA 95945
  • Genevieve Buckley 50 Points

    Genevieve Buckley

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sierra Nevada
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    280 Sierra College Dr
    Ste 120
    Grass Valley, CA 95945
  • Christopher Duarte 50 Points

    Christopher Duarte

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sierra Nevada
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    280 Sierra College Dr
    Ste 120
    Grass Valley, CA 95945
  • Rebecca Kauk, NP 20 Points

    Rebecca Kauk, NP

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sierra Nevada
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    280 Sierra College Dr
    Suite 115
    Grass Valley, CA 95945
  • James Marby

    James Marby

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sierra Nevada
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    280 Sierra College Dr
    Ste 105
    Grass Valley, CA 95945
  • Stacy Winchell

    Stacy Winchell

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sierra Nevada
    Distance: 24.66 mi
    2090 Nevada City Hwy
    Ste 7702
    Grass Valley, CA 95945

Nearby Cities

Yuba City (5.65 mi)
Grass Valley (24.67 mi)

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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.


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What is a

Nurse Practitioner

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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.

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