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Walhalla (23.9 mi)

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29691 (1) (23.72 mi)
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  • Gail Weaver, FNP
    470 Points

    Gail Weaver, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Clayton Primary Care
    Distance: 27.53 mi
    30 Cottonwood Street
    Clayton, GA 30525
  • Beverly Ramey, FNP
    350 Points

    Beverly Ramey, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Clayton Primary Care
    Distance: 27.53 mi
    30 Cottonwood Street
    Clayton, GA 30525
  • Linda Soeker, PCPNP
    270 Points

    Linda Soeker, PCPNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Pediatrics
    Distance: 27.53 mi
    30 Cottonwood Street
    Clayton, GA 30525
  • Gabrielle Bramblett, CNP 90 Points

    Gabrielle Bramblett, CNP

    Foothills Internal Medicine
    Distance: 29.72 mi
    1648 Gentry Memorial Highway
    Easley, SC 29640
  • Jacquelyn Freeman 50 Points

    Jacquelyn Freeman

    Jacquelyn B Freeman (Jackie), WHNP
    Distance: 29.72 mi
    1351 Crestview Rd
    Easley, SC 29642
  • Linda Faust 50 Points

    Linda Faust

    Linda Bauer Faust, FNP
    Distance: 29.72 mi
    309 East 1st Ave
    Easley, SC 29640
  • MaLee Thompson 50 Points

    MaLee Thompson

    MaLee S Thompson, FNP
    Distance: 29.72 mi
    1351 Crestview Rd
    Easley, SC 29642
  • MaLee Thompson 50 Points

    MaLee Thompson

    MaLee S Thompson, NP
    Distance: 29.72 mi
    112 John St
    Suite 103
    Easley, SC 29640
  • Stephanie Beacham 50 Points

    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie Knott Beacham, PA
    Distance: 29.72 mi
    309 East 1st Ave
    Easley, SC 29640
  • Mary Simon, CNP 20 Points

    Mary Simon, CNP

    Powdersville Primary Care
    Distance: 29.72 mi
    290 Enterprise Drive
    Easley, SC 29642
  • Lori Ellenburg, CNP

    Lori Ellenburg, CNP

    Foothills Internal Medicine
    Distance: 29.72 mi
    1648 Gentry Memorial Highway
    Easley, SC 29640
  • Laura Watson, CNP

    Laura Watson, CNP

    Foothills Internal Medicine
    Distance: 29.72 mi
    1648 Gentry Memorial Highway
    Easley, SC 29640
  • Lauren Roux

    Lauren Roux

    Lauren Roux, PA
    Distance: 29.72 mi
    800 North A St
    Easley, SC 29640

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Walhalla (23.9 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.

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.


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