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Opelousas (15.22 mi)
Sunset (23.7 mi)

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70570 (10) (15.37 mi)
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  • Susan Gallien, APRN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Susan Gallien, APRN, FNP-C

    Distance: 15.22 mi
    1270 Attakapas Dr.
    Suite 404
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Desiree Robison, NP
    100 Points

    Desiree Robison, NP

    Distance: 15.22 mi
    138 Lazaro Blvd. Suite A
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Chassidy Watson, FNP
    100 Points

    Chassidy Watson, FNP

    Distance: 15.22 mi
    1270 Attakapas Dr.
    Suite 103
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Felicia Joseph, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Felicia Joseph, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    WellSmart Health of Opelousas-RHC
    Distance: 15.22 mi
    1200 Hospital Dr.
    Suite 5
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Christina Guillory, FNP-C

    Christina Guillory, FNP-C

    WellSmart Health of Opelousas-RHC
    Distance: 15.22 mi
    1200 Hospital Dr.
    Suite 5
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Julie Boutin, FNP
    100 Points

    Julie Boutin, FNP

    WellSmart Health-Collins Family Clinic
    Distance: 23.7 mi
    1371 I-49 S. Service Rd.
    Sunset, LA 70584
  • Leah Trahan, FNP
    100 Points

    Leah Trahan, FNP

    Distance: 25.56 mi
    2048 Johnson Hwy
    Acadian Center Room 108
    Eunice, LA 70535
  • Leah Trahan, FNP
    100 Points

    Leah Trahan, FNP

    Distance: 25.56 mi
    2048 Johnson Hwy
    Acadian Center Room 108
    Eunice, LA 70535

Nearby Cities

Opelousas (15.22 mi)
Sunset (23.7 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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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.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms:
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