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  • Lisa Adamek 150 Points

    Lisa Adamek

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 180
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Jennifer Allen 150 Points

    Jennifer Allen

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6620 Coyle Ave
    Ste 301
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Kimberly Beatty 150 Points

    Kimberly Beatty

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 180
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Mary Coverdell 150 Points

    Mary Coverdell

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Stacie Crain 150 Points

    Stacie Crain

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 260
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Kelly Donnelly 150 Points

    Kelly Donnelly

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 380
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Andrew Galli 150 Points

    Andrew Galli

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Celia Kolbach 150 Points

    Celia Kolbach

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6620 Coyle Ave
    Ste 218
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Claudia Lacayo 150 Points

    Claudia Lacayo

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 190
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Faith Lehman 150 Points

    Faith Lehman

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 180
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Ann Nguyen 150 Points

    Ann Nguyen

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6501 Coyle Ave
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Rochelle Polach 150 Points

    Rochelle Polach

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Susan Potter 150 Points

    Susan Potter

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Stephanie Prater 150 Points

    Stephanie Prater

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Joaquin Roces 150 Points

    Joaquin Roces

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Sima Sitaula 150 Points

    Sima Sitaula

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6620 Coyle Ave
    Ste 218
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Thao Vang 150 Points

    Thao Vang

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Kimberly Ward 150 Points

    Kimberly Ward

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 180
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Ashley Yamahata 150 Points

    Ashley Yamahata

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 5.13 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608

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