Nearby Cities

Savannah (3.46 mi)
Pooler (10.14 mi)
Bluffton (20 mi)
Okatie (23.2 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

31405 (16) (1.63 mi)
31322 (4) (10.46 mi)
29910 (7) (17.09 mi)
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  • Brandy Aliotta, APRN, BC
    200 Points

    Brandy Aliotta, APRN, BC

    St. Joseph's/Candler Physician Network - OB/GYN Suite 518
    Distance: 3.46 mi
    5354 Reynolds St
    Ste 518
    Savannah, GA 31405
  • Whitney Krawczyk

    Whitney Krawczyk

    Whitney Krawczyk, FNP
    Distance: 3.46 mi
    4849 Paulsen St
    Ste 102
    Savannah, GA 31405
  • Leah Carter

    Leah Carter

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 10.14 mi
    6 Holmes Ct
    Pooler, GA 31322
  • Whitney Krawczyk

    Whitney Krawczyk

    Whitney Krawczyk, FNP
    Distance: 10.14 mi
    6 Holmes Ct
    Pooler, GA 31322
  • Jennifer Stokes, FNP-C 100 Points

    Jennifer Stokes, FNP-C

    Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group
    Distance: 20.01 mi
    4818 Bluffton Parkway
    Bluffton, SC 29910
  • Larisa Diffley 200 Points

    Larisa Diffley

    MUSC Health at Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion
    Distance: 23.2 mi
    122 Okatie Center Blvd North
    Suite 230
    Okatie, SC 29909
  • Kimberly Bean, MSN, FNP-C 100 Points

    Kimberly Bean, MSN, FNP-C

    Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care
    Distance: 23.2 mi
    122 Okatie Center Blvd. North
    Suite 310 Okatie Medical Plaza
    Okatie, SC 29909
  • Risa Linford, AGACNP 100 Points

    Risa Linford, AGACNP

    Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists
    Distance: 23.2 mi
    122 Okatie Center Blvd. North
    Suite 300 Okatie Medical Pavilion
    Okatie, SC 29909
  • Shawna Nievierowski, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Shawna Nievierowski, FNP-BC

    Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists
    Distance: 23.2 mi
    122 Okatie Center Blvd. North
    Suite 300 Okatie Medical Pavilion
    Okatie, SC 29909
  • Bethany Gaultney 100 Points

    Bethany Gaultney

    Bethany Gaultney, AGNP-C, GS-C
    Distance: 23.2 mi
    40 Okatie Center Blvd
    215
    Okatie, SC 29909
  • Amy Taylor, CRNP, FNP-BC 150 Points

    Amy Taylor, CRNP, FNP-BC

    Beaufort Memorial Express Care and Occupational Health
    Distance: 33.87 mi
    1680 Ribaut Road
    Port Royal, SC 29935
  • Jessie Goethie, DNP, APRN, FNP-C 100 Points

    Jessie Goethie, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

    Beaufort Memorial Direct Primary Care
    Distance: 33.87 mi
    1680 Ribaut Road
    Suite A (Express Care) Port Royal Medical Pavilion
    Port Royal, SC 29935
  • Marianne Hagood, MSN, FNP-C 100 Points

    Marianne Hagood, MSN, FNP-C

    Beaufort Memorial Express Care and Occupational Health
    Distance: 33.87 mi
    1680 Ribaut Road
    Port Royal, SC 29935
  • Carri Knapp, MSN, APRN, FNP-C 100 Points

    Carri Knapp, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Beaufort Memorial Express Care and Occupational Health
    Distance: 33.87 mi
    1680 Ribaut Road
    Port Royal, SC 29935
  • William Schreffler, MSN, APRN, NP-C, CNOR, RNFA 100 Points

    William Schreffler, MSN, APRN, NP-C, CNOR, RNFA

    Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists - Port Royal
    Distance: 33.87 mi
    1680 Ribaut Road
    Port Royal, SC 29935

Nearby Cities

Savannah (3.46 mi)
Pooler (10.14 mi)
Bluffton (20 mi)
Okatie (23.2 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.


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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