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San Jose (3.21 mi)
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Los Gatos (11.76 mi)
Fremont (12.26 mi)
Palo Alto (13.95 mi)

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95101 (1) (0.07 mi)
95126 (5) (4.39 mi)
95128 (2) (5.21 mi)
95008 (1) (7.98 mi)
94538 (1) (10.41 mi)
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  • Cynthia Yu, FNP-BC
    460 Points

    Cynthia Yu, FNP-BC

    Cynthia Yu, FNP-BC
    Distance: 3.21 mi
    Silkwood Ln San Jose
    San Jose, CA 95101
  • Georgina Dorkin, MSN, FNP
    100 Points

    Georgina Dorkin, MSN, FNP

    Distance: 3.21 mi
    625 Lincoln Avenue
    San Jose, CA 95126
  • Meghana Bachu 100 Points

    Meghana Bachu

    El Camino Health
    Distance: 3.21 mi
    828 S Winchester Blvd
    San Jose, CA 95128
  • Marc Lanuza 100 Points

    Marc Lanuza

    El Camino Health
    Distance: 3.21 mi
    625 Lincoln Ave
    San Jose, CA 95126
  • Georgina Dorkin, MSN, FNP
    100 Points

    Georgina Dorkin, MSN, FNP

    Urgent and Primary Care Willow Glen - El Camino Health
    Distance: 3.21 mi
    625 Lincoln Avenue
    San Jose, CA 95126
  • Jaime Tompkins, FNP

    Jaime Tompkins, FNP

    Distance: 3.21 mi
    625 Lincoln Ave
    San Jose, CA 95126
  • Alan Kwan, NP 30 Points

    Alan Kwan, NP

    Distance: 7.37 mi
    3425 S. Bascom Ave.
    Suite 200
    Campbell, CA 95008
  • Lisa Sharp, NP

    Lisa Sharp, NP

    Distance: 10.16 mi
    1174 CASTRO ST STE 200
    MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
  • Carolyn Tongson, NP
    150 Points

    Carolyn Tongson, NP

    Distance: 11.76 mi
    800 Pollard Rd.
    Bldg. A
    Los Gatos, CA 95032
  • Jaeny Kim, FNP-C
    110 Points

    Jaeny Kim, FNP-C

    Distance: 11.76 mi
    800 Pollard Rd.
    Bldg. A
    Los Gatos, CA 95032
  • Theresa V Pittman, NP
    100 Points

    Theresa V Pittman, NP

    Distance: 13.95 mi
    495 EL CAMINO REAL
    PALO ALTO, CA 94301
  • Christine Amara, RN

    Christine Amara, RN

    Distance: 13.95 mi
    795 EL CAMINO REAL
    PALO ALTO, CA 94301
  • Melissa Fought, NP

    Melissa Fought, NP

    Distance: 13.95 mi
    795 EL CAMINO REAL
    PALO ALTO, CA 94301
  • Nancy J Landazuri, NP

    Nancy J Landazuri, NP

    Distance: 13.95 mi
    795 EL CAMINO REAL
    PALO ALTO, CA 94301
  • Dora J Lapworth, NP

    Dora J Lapworth, NP

    Distance: 13.95 mi
    795 EL CAMINO REAL
    PALO ALTO, CA 94301
  • Myradin Llaguno, NP

    Myradin Llaguno, NP

    Distance: 13.95 mi
    795 EL CAMINO REAL
    PALO ALTO, CA 94301
  • Patricia A Nachin, NP

    Patricia A Nachin, NP

    Distance: 13.95 mi
    795 EL CAMINO REAL
    PALO ALTO, CA 94301
  • Lisa Pineda, NP

    Lisa Pineda, NP

    Distance: 13.95 mi
    795 EL CAMINO REAL
    PALO ALTO, CA 94301

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