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  • Kathleen Lawson, FNP, MSN 100 Points

    Kathleen Lawson, FNP, MSN

    MedStar Health: Bariatric and General Surgery at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
    Distance: 23.46 mi
    18109 Prince Philip Dr.
    Ste. B100
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Stacy Hoenes, CRNP 100 Points

    Stacy Hoenes, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at 18111 Prince Philip
    Distance: 23.46 mi
    18111 Prince Philip Drive
    Ste. 207
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Elizabeth Chandler, CRNP
    270 Points

    Elizabeth Chandler, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Neurology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
    Distance: 23.66 mi
    9103 Franklin Square Dr
    Suite 302
    Rosedale, MD 21237
  • Liane Guarnieri, MSN, CNM 30 Points

    Liane Guarnieri, MSN, CNM

    VHC Health OB/GYN - Old Town
    Distance: 24.12 mi
    700 South Washington St.
    Suite 300
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Julie Kane, MSN, FNP-C 10 Points

    Julie Kane, MSN, FNP-C

    VHC Health OB/GYN - Old Town
    Distance: 24.12 mi
    700 South Washington St.
    Suite 300
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Mallory Doyle, NP 10 Points

    Mallory Doyle, NP

    VHC Health Primary Care - Old Town
    Distance: 24.12 mi
    700 South Washington Street
    Suite 330
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Kathleen Fuller, MSN, NP 10 Points

    Kathleen Fuller, MSN, NP

    VHC Health Primary Care - Old Town
    Distance: 24.12 mi
    700 South Washington Street
    Suite 330
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Seher Ahmad, FNP-BC 10 Points

    Seher Ahmad, FNP-BC

    VHC Health Primary Care - West Alexandria
    Distance: 24.12 mi
    3475 North Beauregard Street
    Suite 201
    Alexandria, VA 22302
  • Sonia Palmieri

    Sonia Palmieri

    Sonia Palmieri
    Distance: 24.12 mi
    1900 Mount Vernon Ave #100
    Alexandria, VA 22301
  • Lauren Burford, FNP-BC, MSN

    Lauren Burford, FNP-BC, MSN

    VHC Health Primary Care - Old Town
    Distance: 24.12 mi
    700 South Washington Street
    Suite 330
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Kimberley Moses, MSN, FNP-BC

    Kimberley Moses, MSN, FNP-BC

    VHC Health Primary Care - Old Town
    Distance: 24.12 mi
    700 South Washington Street
    Suite 330
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Cassandra Dearth, FNP-C

    Cassandra Dearth, FNP-C

    VHC Health Primary Care - West Alexandria
    Distance: 24.12 mi
    3475 North Beauregard Street
    Suite 201
    Alexandria, VA 22302
  • Rita Battey, MSN, FNP-BC

    Rita Battey, MSN, FNP-BC

    VHC Health Urology - West Alexandria
    Distance: 24.12 mi
    3475 North Beauregard Street
    Suite 201
    Alexandria, VA 22302
  • Karen Stewart, NP
    150 Points

    Karen Stewart, NP

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    2435 West Belvedere Avenue
    Suite 52
    West Friendship, MD 21794
  • Rebecca Noll 100 Points

    Rebecca Noll

    Rebecca Noll
    Distance: 26.28 mi
    11560 Crossroads Ci, Suite 102
    Middle River, MD 21220
  • Chanda Copeland, CRNP
    200 Points

    Chanda Copeland, CRNP

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Fort Washington
    Distance: 27.57 mi
    11701 Livingston Rd
    Suite 302
    Fort Washington, MD 20744
  • Nicole Haskins, CRNP, RN
    200 Points

    Nicole Haskins, CRNP, RN

    Adventist Medical Group - Primary & Specialty Care
    Distance: 27.57 mi
    10709 Indian Head Highway
    Suite D1
    Fort Washington, MD 20744

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