Nearby Cities

Cameron Park (15.54 mi)
El Dorado ... (20.23 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

95682 (2) (14.62 mi)
95762 (4) (19.84 mi)
95630 (15) (24.37 mi)
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  • Jeffrey Henefeld 100 Points

    Jeffrey Henefeld

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 15.54 mi
    3427 Robin Ln
    Ste 100
    Cameron Park, CA 95682
  • Dina Medeiros 150 Points

    Dina Medeiros

    Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group - Hawks Flight
    Distance: 20.23 mi
    1264 Hawks Flight Ct
    Ste 100
    El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
  • Teresa Cuthbertson 150 Points

    Teresa Cuthbertson

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 20.23 mi
    1264 Hawks Flight Ct
    Suite 100
    El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
  • Mina Tekeste, NP 100 Points

    Mina Tekeste, NP

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 20.23 mi
    1264 Hawks Flight Ct
    Suite 100
    El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
  • Devin Harris 150 Points

    Devin Harris

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1700 Prairie City Rd
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Faith Lehman 150 Points

    Faith Lehman

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1700 Prairie City Rd
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Ann Nguyen 150 Points

    Ann Nguyen

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1561 Creekside Dr
    Ste 170
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Michael Outslay 150 Points

    Michael Outslay

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1730 Prairie City Rd
    Ste 120
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Chidinma Ukah 150 Points

    Chidinma Ukah

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1650 Creekside Dr
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Eleanor Vierra 150 Points

    Eleanor Vierra

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1580 Creekside Dr
    Ste 250
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Patricia Wallrich 150 Points

    Patricia Wallrich

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1650 Creekside Dr
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Florence Soba Ajoku, NP 100 Points

    Florence Soba Ajoku, NP

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1700 Prairie City Rd
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Sherell Abriam 50 Points

    Sherell Abriam

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1561 Creekside Dr
    Ste 170
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Cathleen Encarnacion 50 Points

    Cathleen Encarnacion

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1561 Creekside Dr
    Ste 170
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Joyce Mancini 50 Points

    Joyce Mancini

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1561 Creekside Dr
    Ste 170
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Dina Medeiros 50 Points

    Dina Medeiros

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1700 Prairie City Rd
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Claire Nazareno

    Claire Nazareno

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.31 mi
    1700 Prairie City Rd
    Folsom, CA 95630

Nearby Cities

Cameron Park (15.54 mi)
El Dorado ... (20.23 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

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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.

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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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