Nearby Cities

Lebanon (17.97 mi)
Bardstown (18.59 mi)
Danville (22.43 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

40033 (1) (17.86 mi)
40004 (5) (18.5 mi)
40422 (4) (22.06 mi)
40051 (1) (24.85 mi)
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  • Brittnee Angle

    Brittnee Angle

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiology
    Distance: 17.96 mi
    325 W. Walnut Street
    Suite 300
    Lebanon, KY 40033
  • Shannon Woods, APRN, FNP
    130 Points

    Shannon Woods, APRN, FNP

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Primary Care, Express Care & Workplace Care
    Distance: 18.59 mi
    118 Patriot Drive
    Suite 102
    Bardstown, KY 40004
  • Bailee Pope, APRN

    Bailee Pope, APRN

    CHI Saint Joseph Health - Cancer Care Center
    Distance: 18.59 mi
    4359 New Shepherdsville Road
    Suite 100
    Bardstown, KY 40004
  • Dale Vincent, APRN

    Dale Vincent, APRN

    CHI Saint Joseph Health - Cancer Care Center
    Distance: 18.59 mi
    4359 New Shepherdsville Road
    Suite 100
    Bardstown, KY 40004
  • Tricia Pulliam

    Tricia Pulliam

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group Orthopedics
    Distance: 18.59 mi
    875 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Bardstown, KY 40004
  • Melissa Willis, MSN, PMHNP-BC 100 Points

    Melissa Willis, MSN, PMHNP-BC

    Ephraim McDowell Behavioral Health
    Distance: 22.43 mi
    120 Daniel Dr
    Danville, KY 40422
  • Jody Coomer, FNP-C, APRN 100 Points

    Jody Coomer, FNP-C, APRN

    Ephraim McDowell Heart & Vascular Institute
    Distance: 22.43 mi
    216 West Walnut St
    #1
    Danville, KY 40422
  • Kelly Ramos, PMHNP 50 Points

    Kelly Ramos, PMHNP

    Ephraim McDowell Behavioral Health
    Distance: 22.43 mi
    120 Daniel Dr
    Danville, KY 40422
  • Victoria Cammack, APRN

    Victoria Cammack, APRN

    Ephraim McDowell Commonwealth Cancer Center
    Distance: 22.43 mi
    520 Techwood Dr
    Danville, KY 40422

Nearby Cities

Lebanon (17.97 mi)
Bardstown (18.59 mi)
Danville (22.43 mi)

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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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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.

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