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28144 (28) (3.61 mi)
28147 (11) (6.99 mi)
28138 (2) (7.26 mi)
28023 (4) (11.28 mi)
27295 (3) (14.3 mi)
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  • Chad Allen

    Chad Allen

    Novant Health Fulton Heights Family Medicine
    Distance: 3.91 mi
    860 Jake Alexander Blvd. W
    Salisbury, NC 28147
  • Heather Thomas

    Heather Thomas

    Novant Health Kannapolis Family Medicine
    Distance: 16.04 mi
    1035 Dale Earnhardt Blvd.
    Kannapolis, NC 28083
  • Lachaya Radcliff 100 Points

    Lachaya Radcliff

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 18.85 mi
    925 Bradley St
    Fl 1
    Concord, NC 28025-0911
  • Eddie Davis 100 Points

    Eddie Davis

    OrthoCarolina Concord
    Distance: 18.85 mi
    354 Copperfield Coulevard
    Concord, NC 28025
  • Jonathan Faggart 100 Points

    Jonathan Faggart

    OrthoCarolina Concord
    Distance: 18.85 mi
    354 Copperfield Coulevard
    Concord, NC 28025
  • William (Bill) Heisel 100 Points

    William (Bill) Heisel

    OrthoCarolina Concord
    Distance: 18.85 mi
    354 Copperfield Coulevard
    Concord, NC 28025
  • Jonathan Lechner 100 Points

    Jonathan Lechner

    OrthoCarolina Concord
    Distance: 18.85 mi
    354 Copperfield Coulevard
    Concord, NC 28025
  • Scot Rheinecker 100 Points

    Scot Rheinecker

    OrthoCarolina Concord
    Distance: 18.85 mi
    354 Copperfield Coulevard
    Concord, NC 28025
  • AMANDA GOAD 100 Points

    AMANDA GOAD

    AMANDA GOAD, FNP-C
    Distance: 20.46 mi
    157 Yadkin Valley Rd
    Suite 102
    Advance, NC 27006
  • Brandon Valent 100 Points

    Brandon Valent

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 22.73 mi
    122 Gateway Blvd
    Ste C
    Mooresville, NC 28117
  • Debra Baio 100 Points

    Debra Baio

    OrthoCarolina Mooresville
    Distance: 22.73 mi
    124 Welton Way
    Mooresville, NC 28117
  • Diane Miller 100 Points

    Diane Miller

    OrthoCarolina Mooresville
    Distance: 22.73 mi
    124 Welton Way
    Mooresville, NC 28117
  • DAN WHISNANT

    DAN WHISNANT

    DAN WHISNANT, FNP-BC
    Distance: 22.73 mi
    119 Mazeppa Rd
    Mooresville, NC 28115
  • DAN WHISNANT

    DAN WHISNANT

    DAN WHISNANT, FNP-BC
    Distance: 22.73 mi
    119 Mazeppa Rd
    Mooresville, NC 28115
  • Ha Nguyen

    Ha Nguyen

    Ha Nguyen, FNP
    Distance: 22.73 mi
    122 Gateway Blvd
    Ste C
    Mooresville, NC 28117
  • Janelle Mahoney

    Janelle Mahoney

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 22.73 mi
    122 Gateway Blvd
    Suite C
    Mooresville, NC 28117-5544
  • Megan Comer

    Megan Comer

    Megan Comer, PAC
    Distance: 22.73 mi
    122 Gateway Blvd
    Ste C
    Mooresville, NC 28117
  • NICOLE FRANCOIS

    NICOLE FRANCOIS

    NICOLE FRANCOIS, DNP, FNP-BC
    Distance: 22.73 mi
    119 Mazeppa Rd
    Mooresville, NC 28115
  • Natalie Spinella 100 Points

    Natalie Spinella

    Mrs. Natalie Spinella, MSN, FNP-C
    Distance: 23.62 mi
    500 North 4th Street
    Albemarle, NC 28001

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

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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.

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