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Hannibal (14.47 mi)
Quincy (15.27 mi)

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63401 (7) (13.44 mi)
62301 (54) (16.25 mi)
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  • Kim Peters

    Kim Peters

    Hannibal Clinic
    Distance: 14.46 mi
    100 Medical Dr
    Hannibal, MO 63401
  • Janae Robertson

    Janae Robertson

    Hannibal Clinic
    Distance: 14.46 mi
    100 Medical Dr
    Hannibal, MO 63401
  • Lisa Knuffman, AOCNP 150 Points

    Lisa Knuffman, AOCNP

    Quincy Medical Group Cancer Institute
    Distance: 15.26 mi
    3301 Broadway
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Mary Cook 100 Points

    Mary Cook

    Blessing Express Clinic
    Distance: 15.26 mi
    927 Broadway
    Suite 120
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Julie Barry 100 Points

    Julie Barry

    Blessing Family Medicine
    Distance: 15.26 mi
    927 Broadway St
    #330
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Katie Ayres, CNP 100 Points

    Katie Ayres, CNP

    Quincy Medical Group
    Distance: 15.26 mi
    1025 Maine St
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Megan Bridgeman, FNP-C 100 Points

    Megan Bridgeman, FNP-C

    Quincy Medical Group
    Distance: 15.26 mi
    1118 Hampshire St
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Becky Campbell, CNP 100 Points

    Becky Campbell, CNP

    Quincy Medical Group
    Distance: 15.26 mi
    1025 Maine St
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Angela Duncan, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Angela Duncan, FNP-BC

    Quincy Medical Group Cancer Institute
    Distance: 15.26 mi
    3301 Broadway
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Diana Veihl, NP 100 Points

    Diana Veihl, NP

    Quincy Medical Group Cancer Institute
    Distance: 15.26 mi
    3301 Broadway
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Mary Beth Decker, AGPC-NP 100 Points

    Mary Beth Decker, AGPC-NP

    Quincy Medical Group
    Distance: 15.26 mi
    1118 Hampshire St
    Quincy, IL 62301

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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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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.

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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

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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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