Nearby Cities

Gardner (10.21 mi)
Coal City (12.21 mi)
Braidwood (15.37 mi)
Ottawa (19.79 mi)
Channahon (20.35 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

60424 (1) (10 mi)
60416 (1) (11.99 mi)
60408 (1) (15.09 mi)
61350 (1) (21.13 mi)
60410 (1) (22.18 mi)
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  • Tina Doretti, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Tina Doretti, FNP-BC

    Distance: 12.21 mi
    5775 E. Highway 113
    Coal City, IL 60416
  • Jessica Miskell, APN-BC 320 Points

    Jessica Miskell, APN-BC

    Miskell Medical, LLC
    Distance: 19.78 mi
    218 W Madison Street
    Ottawa, IL 61350
  • Dawn Hawkins, APN
    200 Points

    Dawn Hawkins, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 30.39 mi
    2100 Glenwood Ave.
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Emily Kutz, APN
    200 Points

    Emily Kutz, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 30.39 mi
    330 Madison St
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Alexandra Richards, APN
    200 Points

    Alexandra Richards, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 30.39 mi
    330 Madison St
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Constance Scholp, APN
    200 Points

    Constance Scholp, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 30.39 mi
    2100 Glenwood Ave.
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Sheryl Burcenski, NP
    150 Points

    Sheryl Burcenski, NP

    Distance: 30.39 mi
    301 N. Madison St.
    Ste. 300
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Kelly Morris, NP
    150 Points

    Kelly Morris, NP

    Distance: 30.39 mi
    301 N. Madison St.
    Ste. 300
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Amber Rodriguez, NP
    150 Points

    Amber Rodriguez, NP

    Distance: 30.39 mi
    330 N. Madison St.
    Ste. 104
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Amy Barudin, NP 100 Points

    Amy Barudin, NP

    Duly Health and Care - Joliet Immediate Care
    Distance: 30.39 mi
    2100 Glenwood Avenue
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Krystal Al Haj, APN 100 Points

    Krystal Al Haj, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 30.39 mi
    301 N. Madison St.
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Sherri Lynn Albert, APN 100 Points

    Sherri Lynn Albert, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 30.39 mi
    2100 Glenwood Ave.
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Tonya Collins, APN 100 Points

    Tonya Collins, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 30.39 mi
    2100 Glenwood Ave.
    Joliet, IL 60435
  • Patricia Petersen, APN 100 Points

    Patricia Petersen, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 30.39 mi
    301 N. Madison St.
    Joliet, IL 60435

Nearby Cities

Gardner (10.21 mi)
Coal City (12.21 mi)
Braidwood (15.37 mi)
Ottawa (19.79 mi)
Channahon (20.35 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