Nearby Cities

Port Arthur (12.48 mi)
Port Neches (17.96 mi)
Nederland (18.64 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

77640 (1) (13.81 mi)
77651 (1) (17.46 mi)
77627 (2) (18.87 mi)
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  • Sonya Carothers, Other
    100 Points

    Sonya Carothers, Other

    CenterWell Port Arthur
    Distance: 12.48 mi
    8555 Memorial Blvd
    Suite 100
    Port Arthur, TX 77640
  • Michael Mitchell

    Michael Mitchell

    Michael Christopher Mitchell, NP
    Distance: 18.64 mi
    2600 Nederland Ave
    Nederland, TX 77627
  • Michael Mitchell

    Michael Mitchell

    Michael Christopher Mitchell, NP
    Distance: 18.64 mi
    1039 N Twin City Hwy
    Ste B
    Nederland, TX 77627
  • Amber Theall 150 Points

    Amber Theall

    Aspire Houston Fertility Institute
    Distance: 28.66 mi
    6025 Metropolitan Drive
    Suite 250
    Beaumont, TX 77706
  • Amy Quinn 110 Points

    Amy Quinn

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 28.66 mi
    3030 N. St.
    Ste. 420
    Beaumont, TX 77702
  • Jennifer Bryant 100 Points

    Jennifer Bryant

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 28.66 mi
    5875 N. Major Dr.
    Beaumont, TX 77713
  • Carley Jaynes 100 Points

    Carley Jaynes

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 28.66 mi
    755 N. 11th St.
    Beaumont, TX 77702
  • Angela Rori 100 Points

    Angela Rori

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 28.66 mi
    5875 N. Major Dr.
    Beaumont, TX 77713
  • Cheryl Hobbs

    Cheryl Hobbs

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 28.66 mi
    5875 N. Major Dr.
    Suite 500
    Beaumont, TX 77713
  • Ellen Treadway

    Ellen Treadway

    Ellen Treadway
    Distance: 28.66 mi
    5875 N. Major Dr.
    Beaumont, TX 77713
  • Kendell Romero

    Kendell Romero

    Kendell Romero, NP
    Distance: 28.66 mi
    3030 North Street
    Suite 450
    Beaumont, TX 77702

Nearby Cities

Port Arthur (12.48 mi)
Port Neches (17.96 mi)
Nederland (18.64 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.


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