Nearby Cities

Branson (6.92 mi)
Shell Knob (16.52 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

65616 (12) (6.23 mi)
65747 (3) (16.36 mi)
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  • Allison Baker, FNP
    100 Points

    Allison Baker, FNP

    Distance: 6.92 mi
    1150 State Highway 248
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Deborah Blinzler, FNP
    100 Points

    Deborah Blinzler, FNP

    Distance: 6.92 mi
    525 Branson Landing Boulevard, Suite 508
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Elisabeth Choate, FNP
    100 Points

    Elisabeth Choate, FNP

    Distance: 6.92 mi
    525 Branson Landing Blvd.
    Suite 306
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Ioulia Doulova, FNP
    100 Points

    Ioulia Doulova, FNP

    Distance: 6.92 mi
    525 Branson Landing Blvd.
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Mary Geer, FNP
    100 Points

    Mary Geer, FNP

    Distance: 6.92 mi
    121 Cahill Road
    Suite 204
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Ronnie Hoelker, FNP
    100 Points

    Ronnie Hoelker, FNP

    Distance: 6.92 mi
    1150 State Hwy 248
    Suite 202
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Margaret Kleiboeker, FNP
    100 Points

    Margaret Kleiboeker, FNP

    Distance: 6.92 mi
    525 Branson Landing Boulevard, Suite 508
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Renae Richardson, FNP
    100 Points

    Renae Richardson, FNP

    Distance: 6.92 mi
    121 Cahill Road
    Suite 201
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Asa Smith, FNP 50 Points

    Asa Smith, FNP

    Cox Medical Center Branson
    Distance: 6.92 mi
    525 Branson Landing Boulevard
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Caitlin Robledo, NP 50 Points

    Caitlin Robledo, NP

    CoxHealth Heart Center Branson
    Distance: 6.92 mi
    1150 State Highway 248
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Breezy Stanley, AGACNP 50 Points

    Breezy Stanley, AGACNP

    CoxHealth Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine
    Distance: 6.92 mi
    525 Branson Landing Boulevard
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Jaime Renfro, FNP 50 Points

    Jaime Renfro, FNP

    CoxHealth Urgent Care Branson: Outpatient Center
    Distance: 6.92 mi
    525 Branson Landing Boulevard
    Branson, MO 65616
  • Lauren Argo, FNP
    100 Points

    Lauren Argo, FNP

    Distance: 16.52 mi
    25376 State Highway 39
    Suite M300
    Shell Knob, MO 65747
  • Michelle O'Connell 50 Points

    Michelle O'Connell

    Mercy Clinic Family Medicine - Shell Knob
    Distance: 16.52 mi
    22361 Oak Ridge Drive
    Shell Knob, MO 65747

Nearby Cities

Branson (6.92 mi)
Shell Knob (16.52 mi)

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

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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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