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14 Nurse Practitioner Listings Near Old Spring Hope, NC
Nurse Practitioner Old Spring Hope, NC
Find a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care and prescribe medication.Results for Old Spring Hope, NC
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250 Points
Frank Ferrito
Forefront DermatologyDistance: 25.81 mi6807 Knightdale Blvd.
Suite C
Knightdale, NC 27545Frank Ferrito, PA-C is a certified physician assistant who specializes in the treatment of acne, warts and eczema whi... -
250 Points
Christine Benigar
Laing DermatologyDistance: 25.81 mi6807 Knightdale Blvd.
Suite C
Knightdale, NC 27545Christine Benigar, PA-C is a certified physician assistant who specializes in the treatment of acne, warts and eczema... -
100 Points
Diane Camu
Diane Virginia Camu, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP-CDistance: 29.49 mi920 S. Lombard St.
Suite 100
Clayton, NC 27520Diane Camu practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Clayton, NC. -
1370 Points
Tracey Sherrod, ANP
ECU Health Family Medicine - WilsonDistance: 15.84 miECU Health Healthplex - Wilson
3724 Raleigh Road Parkway W.
Wilson, NC 27896 -
540 Points
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300 Points
Schuyler Williams, AGNP-C
ECU Health Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine - WilsonDistance: 15.84 miECU Health Healthplex - Wilson
3724 Raleigh Road Parkway W.
Wilson, NC 27896 -
190 Points
Anthony Jackson, FNP
ECU Health Family Medicine - WilsonDistance: 15.84 miECU Health Healthplex - Wilson
3724 Raleigh Road Parkway W.
Wilson, NC 27896 -
150 Points
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150 Points
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150 Points
Lisa Genovese, FNP
ECU Health Family Medicine - GlendaleDistance: 15.84 mi1704 Glendale Dr SW
Suite C
Wilson, NC 27893 -
100 Points
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1520 Points
Lisa Coltrane, FNP-BC
ECU Health Family Medicine - PinetopsDistance: 24.92 mi1473 NC 42-43 W.
Pinetops, NC 27864 -
440 Points
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
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
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
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