Nearby Cities

Iowa (9.3 mi)
Lake Charles (11.76 mi)
Welsh (17.86 mi)
Sulphur (19.1 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

70647 (1) (9.39 mi)
70601 (4) (10.93 mi)
70605 (2) (17.26 mi)
70591 (1) (18.01 mi)
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  • Troy Fletcher 100 Points

    Troy Fletcher

    Sulphur
    Distance: 7.11 mi
    242 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy
    Moss Bluff, LA 70611
  • Amy Guidry 100 Points

    Amy Guidry

    Amy Guidry
    Distance: 9.31 mi
    621 East Miller Avenue
    Iowa, LA 70647-4008
  • SAMANTHA LILLEY

    SAMANTHA LILLEY

    Dr. SAMANTHA LILLEY, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 9.31 mi
    621 E. Miller Avenue
    Iowa, LA 706474008
  • Anna Marcantel 150 Points

    Anna Marcantel

    Anna Marcantel, NP
    Distance: 11.77 mi
    4150 Nelson Road
    Suite 7
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Lexus Martin 150 Points

    Lexus Martin

    Ochsner CHRISTUS Health Center - OBGYN
    Distance: 11.77 mi
    401 Dr Michael Debakey Drive
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Tammy Gillett 150 Points

    Tammy Gillett

    Tammy Gillett, NP
    Distance: 11.77 mi
    4150 Nelson Road
    Suite 7
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Dawn Hinton 110 Points

    Dawn Hinton

    Dawn Hinton
    Distance: 11.77 mi
    803 West Bayou Pines Suite B
    Lake Charles, LA 70601-7096
  • Dawn Hinton 100 Points

    Dawn Hinton

    Dawn Hinton
    Distance: 11.77 mi
    1510 William Street
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Dawn Hinton 100 Points

    Dawn Hinton

    Dawn Hinton
    Distance: 11.77 mi
    803 West Bayou Pines Suite B
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Jacob Theriot 100 Points

    Jacob Theriot

    Jacob Theriot, FNP-C, Orthopedics
    Distance: 11.77 mi
    2640 Country Club Rd
    Suite 400
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Sarah Daigle 100 Points

    Sarah Daigle

    Lake Charles
    Distance: 11.77 mi
    2640 Country Club Rd
    Suite 400
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Sarah Daigle 100 Points

    Sarah Daigle

    Lake Charles
    Distance: 11.77 mi
    2900 Gerstner Memorial Drive
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Darci Portie 100 Points

    Darci Portie

    Mrs. Darci Portie, APRN-FNPC
    Distance: 11.77 mi
    803 WEST BAYOU PINES DR
    SUITE B
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • 100 Points

    Revitalized Health - The Cottage

    Distance: 11.77 mi
    1510 William Street
    Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Emily Wyninger 100 Points

    Emily Wyninger

    Sulphur
    Distance: 11.77 mi
    2640 Country Club Rd
    Suite 400
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Yvonne Krielow 100 Points

    Yvonne Krielow

    Yvonne Krielow, NP
    Distance: 17.86 mi
    708 E Russell Avenue
    Welsh, LA 70591
  • Jacob Theriot 100 Points

    Jacob Theriot

    Jacob Theriot, FNP-C, Orthopedics
    Distance: 19.1 mi
    1429 Beglis Pkwy
    Sulphur, LA 70663
  • Emily Wyninger 100 Points

    Emily Wyninger

    Sulphur
    Distance: 19.1 mi
    3439 Highway 1256
    Sulphur, LA 70665
  • Troy Fletcher 100 Points

    Troy Fletcher

    Troy Fletcher, DNP, CFNP, Orthopedics
    Distance: 19.1 mi
    1429 Beglis Pkwy
    Sulphur, LA 70663
  • Vicki LeBleu 10 Points

    Vicki LeBleu

    Vicki LeBleuPMHNP
    Distance: 19.1 mi
    3501 Maplewood Dr
    Sulphur, LA 70663
  • Jamie Klumpp

    Jamie Klumpp

    Mrs. Jamie Klumpp, APRN
    Distance: 19.1 mi
    3501 Maplewood Drive
    Sulphur, LA 70663-6209

Nearby Cities

Iowa (9.3 mi)
Lake Charles (11.76 mi)
Welsh (17.86 mi)
Sulphur (19.1 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

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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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