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  • Yamira Aleman Rodriguez 100 Points

    Yamira Aleman Rodriguez

    Yamira Aleman Rodriguez, APRN
    Distance: 5.73 mi
    770 W Dr Martin Luther King Blvd
    Seffner, FL 33584
  • Angela Smart

    Angela Smart

    Angela Grace Smart, NP
    Distance: 5.73 mi
    770 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Seffner, FL 33584
  • Anne Thorne-Picard

    Anne Thorne-Picard

    Anne Carolyn Thorne-Picard, NP
    Distance: 5.73 mi
    770 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Seffner, FL 33584
  • Cathy Kessenich

    Cathy Kessenich

    Cathy Remz Kessenich, NP
    Distance: 5.73 mi
    770 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Seffner, FL 33584
  • Christa Hodges

    Christa Hodges

    Christa Rene Hodges, PA
    Distance: 5.73 mi
    770 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Seffner, FL 33584
  • Gabriela Smith

    Gabriela Smith

    Gabriela Smith, NP
    Distance: 5.73 mi
    770 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Seffner, FL 33584
  • Kelly Board

    Kelly Board

    Kelly Larae Board, NP
    Distance: 5.73 mi
    770 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Seffner, FL 33584
  • Kristine Signorini

    Kristine Signorini

    Kristine Signorini, NP
    Distance: 5.73 mi
    770 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Seffner, FL 33584
  • Rukiya Roseboro

    Rukiya Roseboro

    Rukiya Roseboro, NP
    Distance: 5.73 mi
    770 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Seffner, FL 33584
  • Trice Lininger

    Trice Lininger

    Trice Howell Lininger, NP
    Distance: 5.73 mi
    770 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Seffner, FL 33584
  • Catherine Czaja, APRN 100 Points

    Catherine Czaja, APRN

    AdventHealth Medical Group Pulmonology at Brandon
    Distance: 7.63 mi
    401 Oakfield Drive
    Brandon, FL 33511

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.


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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.

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.


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nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications