Nearby Cities

Paso Robles (4.88 mi)
Templeton (10.22 mi)
Atascadero (14.41 mi)
Morro Bay (24.53 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

93446 (1) (4.17 mi)
93465 (10) (10.62 mi)
93422 (2) (15 mi)
93442 (3) (23.32 mi)
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  • Kelleigh Sorenson, NP

    Kelleigh Sorenson, NP

    Distance: 4.88 mi
    2727 Buena Vista Dr.
    Suite 201
    Paso Robles, CA 93446
  • Nina Lu, NP
    100 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Nina Lu, NP

    Distance: 10.22 mi
    1220 Las Tablas Rd.
    Suite 1418
    Templeton, CA 93465
  • Kristi Cottrell 50 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Kristi Cottrell

    Central Coast Gastroenterology Medical Group
    Distance: 10.22 mi
    1255 Las Tablas Rd
    Ste 201
    Templeton, CA 93465
  • Rosa Wright 50 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Rosa Wright

    Central Coast Gastroenterology Medical Group
    Distance: 10.22 mi
    1255 Las Tablas Rd
    Ste 201
    Templeton, CA 93465
  • Kristi Cottrell 50 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Kristi Cottrell

    Central Coast Gastroenterology- Templeton
    Distance: 10.22 mi
    1255 Las Tablas Rd
    Ste 201
    Templeton, CA 93465
  • Chelsea Crawford 50 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Chelsea Crawford

    Medical Clinic at Posada
    Distance: 10.22 mi
    265 Posada Ln
    Ste B
    Templeton, CA 93465
  • Nancy Greenman 50 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Nancy Greenman

    Medical Clinic at Posada
    Distance: 10.22 mi
    265 Posada Ln
    Ste B
    Templeton, CA 93465
  • Talia Luc 50 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Talia Luc

    Medical Clinic at Posada
    Distance: 10.22 mi
    265 Posada Ln
    Ste B
    Templeton, CA 93465
  • Mellie Keene 50 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Mellie Keene

    Templeton Women's Health Center
    Distance: 10.22 mi
    350 Posada Ln
    Ste 202
    Templeton, CA 93465
  • Karen Klein, NP

    Karen Klein, NP

    Distance: 10.22 mi
    1220 Las Tablas Rd
    Ste 1418
    Templeton, CA 93465
  • Diane De Vos-Schmidt, NP

    Diane De Vos-Schmidt, NP

    Templeton Specialty Center - Nephrology
    Distance: 10.22 mi
    350 Posada Ln
    Suite 202
    Templeton, CA 93465
  • Colleen Lipanovich 50 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Colleen Lipanovich

    Med Plus Atascadero
    Distance: 14.41 mi
    5920 West Mall
    Atascadero, CA 93422
  • Lindsay Hanna, FNP

    Lindsay Hanna, FNP

    Distance: 14.41 mi
    6955 El Camino Real
    Suite 200
    Atascadero, CA 93422
  • Gladys Field, NP 10 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Gladys Field, NP

    Medical Clinic at Morro
    Distance: 24.53 mi
    685 Morro Ave
    Suite C
    Morro Bay, CA 93442
  • Adela Thom, NP

    Adela Thom, NP

    Medical Clinic at Morro
    Distance: 24.53 mi
    685 Morro Ave
    Suite C
    Morro Bay, CA 93442

Nearby Cities

Paso Robles (4.88 mi)
Templeton (10.22 mi)
Atascadero (14.41 mi)
Morro Bay (24.53 mi)

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