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70760 (1) (7.61 mi)
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  • Andrea Viator, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Andrea Viator, FNP-C

    Distance: 17.23 mi
    8415 Goodwood Blvd
    Ste 202
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Stephanie Cochran Weselak, NP
    100 Points

    Stephanie Cochran Weselak, NP

    Distance: 17.23 mi
    8415 Goodwood Blvd
    Ste 202
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Arlean Moniquet Wilson, NP
    100 Points

    Arlean Moniquet Wilson, NP

    Distance: 17.23 mi
    5000 Hennessy Blvd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Cynthia Miller 50 Points

    Cynthia Miller

    Cynthia Miller, NP
    Distance: 17.23 mi
    16777 Medical Center Drive
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • Cherie McKeithen Bagwell, NP

    Cherie McKeithen Bagwell, NP

    Distance: 17.23 mi
    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Andrea Babin Bourque, NP

    Andrea Babin Bourque, NP

    Distance: 17.23 mi
    8200 Constantin Blvd
    1st Floor
    Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Alicia Renee Gautreau, NP

    Alicia Renee Gautreau, NP

    Distance: 17.23 mi
    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Aungelle Michelle Lytell, NP

    Aungelle Michelle Lytell, NP

    Distance: 17.23 mi
    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Storie Norris Melancon, NP

    Storie Norris Melancon, NP

    Distance: 17.23 mi
    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 612
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Tiffany Marie Robbins, NP

    Tiffany Marie Robbins, NP

    Distance: 17.23 mi
    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Kimberly Duffy Toups, NP

    Kimberly Duffy Toups, NP

    Distance: 17.23 mi
    7777 Hennessy Blvd
    Ste 701
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Stephanie Guidry Thomas, NP
    100 Points

    Stephanie Guidry Thomas, NP

    Distance: 23.16 mi
    59315 River W Dr
    Ste C
    Plaquemine, LA 70764
  • Megan Hinson, NP
    100 Points

    Megan Hinson, NP

    Distance: 23.54 mi
    18901 Greenwell Springs Rd
    Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
  • Amanda Davis Moore, NP
    100 Points

    Amanda Davis Moore, NP

    Distance: 23.54 mi
    18901 Greenwell Springs Rd
    Greenwell Springs, LA 70739
  • Alexandra Richards 200 Points

    Alexandra Richards

    Alexandra Richards, PAC
    Distance: 32.09 mi
    16220 Airline Highway
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Kimberly Abbott, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Kimberly Abbott, FNP-C

    Distance: 32.09 mi
    17609 Old Jefferson Hwy
    Ste D
    Prairieville, LA 70769
  • Chad Anthony Beeman, NP
    100 Points

    Chad Anthony Beeman, NP

    Distance: 32.09 mi
    17609 Old Jefferson Hwy
    Ste D
    Prairieville, LA 70769

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

?
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