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  • Sheila Littles, APRN, Adult-GeriactricNurse Practitioner 610 Points

    Sheila Littles, APRN, Adult-GeriactricNurse Practitioner

    Practitioners Community Care
    Distance: 3.19 mi
    560 Thornton Rd
    106
    Lithia Springs, GA 30122
  • Marilyn Whitening

    Marilyn Whitening

    Marilyn Whitening, APRN, FNP-C
    Distance: 5.17 mi
    1707 Blairs Bridge Rd
    Austell, GA 30168
  • MALIKATA DANO

    MALIKATA DANO

    MALIKATA DANO
    Distance: 8.25 mi
    126 Enterprise Path
    Suite 104A
    Hiram, GA 30141
  • Rebecca Pope, NP-C
    540 Points

    Rebecca Pope, NP-C

    Distance: 12.53 mi
    125 Commons Way
    Ste 203
    Villa Rica, GA 30180
  • Martha Friedl
    310 Points

    Martha Friedl

    Distance: 12.53 mi
    125 Commons Way
    Ste 203
    Villa Rica, GA 30180
  • Alicia Jennings, MD 210 Points

    Alicia Jennings, MD

    Tanner Primary Care at Mirror Lake
    Distance: 12.53 mi
    101 Quartz Drive
    Suite 201
    Villa Rica, GA 30180
  • Joan Addley, DO 100 Points

    Joan Addley, DO

    Tanner Primary Care at Mirror Lake
    Distance: 12.53 mi
    101 Quartz Drive
    Suite 201
    Villa Rica, GA 30180
  • Kala Blakely

    Kala Blakely

    Kala Blakely
    Distance: 12.53 mi
    845 S. Carroll Rd.
    STE A
    Villa Rica, GA 30180
  • Beatrice Odero 100 Points

    Beatrice Odero

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 13.63 mi
    400 Technology Court Ste J
    Smyrna, GA 30082-5237
  • Brenda Terry 100 Points

    Brenda Terry

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 13.63 mi
    400 Technology Court
    Ste J
    Smyrna, GA 30082
  • Ogungbeje Bunmi

    Ogungbeje Bunmi

    Bunmi Ogungbeje, APRN
    Distance: 13.63 mi
    400 Technology Court
    Ste J
    Smyrna, GA 30082-5237
  • Latasha Martin

    Latasha Martin

    Latasha Martin, NP
    Distance: 13.63 mi
    400 Technology Court
    Ste J
    Smyrna, GA 30082

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.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms:
nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications