Nearby Cities

Dahlonega (19.65 mi)
Blairsville (19.78 mi)
Jasper (20.06 mi)
Dawsonville (21.72 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

30512 (2) (16.96 mi)
30533 (3) (19.63 mi)
30143 (1) (23.02 mi)
30534 (8) (24.11 mi)
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  • Carrie Sisk, FNP
    480 Points

    Carrie Sisk, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Dahlonega
    Distance: 19.65 mi
    95 Morrison Moore Parkway West
    Dahlonega, GA 30533
  • Christina Bruner, AGPCNP
    330 Points

    Christina Bruner, AGPCNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Dahlonega
    Distance: 19.65 mi
    95 Morrison Moore Parkway West
    Dahlonega, GA 30533
  • Teresa Payne, FNP
    320 Points

    Teresa Payne, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Dahlonega
    Distance: 19.65 mi
    95 Morrison Moore Parkway West
    Dahlonega, GA 30533
  • Katherine Sarrell, FNP
    340 Points

    Katherine Sarrell, FNP

    Georgia Heart Institute
    Distance: 19.78 mi
    346 Deep South Farm Road Suite B
    Blairsville, GA 30512
  • Michelle Ferguson, ACNP
    150 Points

    Michelle Ferguson, ACNP

    Distance: 19.78 mi
    346 Deep South Farm Road Suite B
    Blairsville, GA 30512
  • Paige Hood, FNP
    510 Points

    Paige Hood, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Dawsonville
    Distance: 21.72 mi
    108 Prominence Court Suite 200
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
  • Megan Poole, ANP
    460 Points

    Megan Poole, ANP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurology
    Distance: 21.72 mi
    81 Prominence Court Suite 200
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
  • Katelyn Goodwin, FNP
    280 Points

    Katelyn Goodwin, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
    Distance: 21.72 mi
    108 Prominence Court Suite 100
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
  • Kathryn Weeks, WHNP
    280 Points

    Kathryn Weeks, WHNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN
    Distance: 21.72 mi
    22 Prestige Lane Suite 205
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
  • Amanda Battles, FNP
    270 Points

    Amanda Battles, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
    Distance: 21.72 mi
    108 Prominence Court Suite 100
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
  • Sunayana "Sony" Venugopal, FNP
    260 Points

    Sunayana "Sony" Venugopal, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Dawsonville
    Distance: 21.72 mi
    108 Prominence Court Suite 200
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
  • Niki Finnel, WHNP
    250 Points

    Niki Finnel, WHNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN
    Distance: 21.72 mi
    22 Prestige Lane Suite 205
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
  • Erin Black, FNP
    150 Points

    Erin Black, FNP

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    108 Prominence Court Suite 100
    Dawsonville, GA 30534

Nearby Cities

Dahlonega (19.65 mi)
Blairsville (19.78 mi)
Jasper (20.06 mi)
Dawsonville (21.72 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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