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  • Regina Chandler, NP
    100 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Regina Chandler, NP

    Distance: 24.12 mi
    40 Industrial Park Road
    Suite 203
    Plymouth, MA 02360
  • Amanda Campbell 100 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Amanda Campbell

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 24.12 mi
    4 Collins Avenue
    Suite 201-A
    Plymouth, MA 02360
  • Emily Harris, MD

    Emily Harris, MD

    CHA Primary Care, Cambridge Hospital
    Distance: 24.24 mi
    1493 Cambridge Street
    Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Eric Swanson, MD

    Eric Swanson, MD

    CHA Primary Care, Cambridge Hospital
    Distance: 24.24 mi
    1493 Cambridge Street
    Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Alaina Aristide, MD

    Alaina Aristide, MD

    CHA Windsor Street Care Center
    Distance: 24.24 mi
    119 Windsor Street
    Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Carla Marie Niro, RNP 110 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Carla Marie Niro, RNP

    Quality Behavior Healthcare
    Distance: 26.85 mi
    75 Lambert Lind Highway
    Warwick, RI 02886
  • Joslin B Leasca, NP 10 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Joslin B Leasca, NP

    Distance: 26.85 mi
    215 TOLL GATE RD STE 301
    WARWICK, RI 02886
  • Julie Rousseau, NP 10 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Julie Rousseau, NP

    Distance: 26.85 mi
    857 POST RD
    WARWICK, RI 02888
  • Stephanie J Avila, CNM

    Stephanie J Avila, CNM

    Distance: 26.85 mi
    780 TOLL GATE RD STE 205
    WARWICK, RI 02886
  • Elizabeth G Dyer, NP

    Elizabeth G Dyer, NP

    Distance: 26.85 mi
    250 E CENTERVILLE RD
    WARWICK, RI 02886
  • Amy Galindo, NP

    Amy Galindo, NP

    Distance: 26.85 mi
    227 CENTERVILLE RD
    WARWICK, RI 02886
  • Katie Camara, NP

    Katie Camara, NP

    Distance: 27.66 mi
    100 Rosebrook Way
    2nd Floor
    Wareham, MA 02571
  • Tracie Costa, NP

    Tracie Costa, NP

    Distance: 27.66 mi
    100 Rosebrook Way
    2nd Floor
    Wareham, MA 02571
  • Samantha Roy, FNP-C

    Samantha Roy, FNP-C

    Distance: 27.66 mi
    100 Rosebrook Way
    2nd Floor
    Wareham, MA 02571
  • BRIANNE LIENKAMP 100 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    BRIANNE LIENKAMP

    BRIANNE LIENKAMP, RN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 29.26 mi
    156 Front Street Unit 2
    Marion, MA 02738

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.


Nurse Practitioner FAQs:
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