Nearby Cities

Hendersonv... (19.69 mi)
Fletcher (22.31 mi)
Travelers ... (24.83 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

28791 (1) (19.1 mi)
28792 (4) (20.83 mi)
28732 (1) (22.07 mi)
29690 (4) (23.75 mi)
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  • Kelly Thompson, FNP, CNM
    200 Points

    Kelly Thompson, FNP, CNM

    AdventHealth Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology at Medical Office Building
    Distance: 19.68 mi
    50 Hospital Drive
    Ste 4A
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Susan Shelton, FNP
    100 Points

    Susan Shelton, FNP

    AdventHealth Medical Group Multispecialty at Laurel Park
    Distance: 19.68 mi
    1881 Pisgah Drive
    Hendersonville, NC 28791
  • Jackie Sitton, FNPC

    Jackie Sitton, FNPC

    AdventHealth Medical Group Pediatrics at Medical Office Building
    Distance: 19.68 mi
    50 Hospital Drive
    Suite 5D
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Kathy Motes, MSN, ANRP, FNP-C
    170 Points

    Kathy Motes, MSN, ANRP, FNP-C

    Distance: 22.31 mi
    57 Howard Gap Road
    Fletcher, NC 28732
  • Audrey Goodjoin 50 Points

    Audrey Goodjoin

    Audrey Denise Goodjoin, FNP
    Distance: 24.82 mi
    807 North Main St
    Travelers Rest, SC 29690
  • Mary Varghese, CNP 30 Points

    Mary Varghese, CNP

    Travelers Rest Internal Medicine
    Distance: 24.82 mi
    6 South Poinsett Highway
    Travelers Rest, SC 29690
  • Wendy Murray, NP
    250 Points

    Wendy Murray, NP

    CenterWell Orchard Park
    Distance: 32.39 mi
    101 Orchard Park Dr
    Greenville, SC 29615
  • Mark George, FNP 250 Points

    Mark George, FNP

    CenterWell Powdersville
    Distance: 32.39 mi
    3516 Hwy 153
    Greenville, SC 29611
  • Mark George, FNP
    250 Points

    Mark George, FNP

    Distance: 32.39 mi
    3516 Hwy 153
    Greenville, SC 29611
  • Ashley Wence, CNP 240 Points

    Ashley Wence, CNP

    Palmetto Greenville Urology - Downtown Greenville
    Distance: 32.39 mi
    200 Andrews St
    Suite 100
    Greenville, SC 29601
  • Cindy Steeves, CNP 210 Points

    Cindy Steeves, CNP

    Palmetto Pulmonary and Critical Care
    Distance: 32.39 mi
    3 St. Francis Drive
    Suite 300
    Greenville, SC 29601
  • Nancy Richmond, APRN
    200 Points

    Nancy Richmond, APRN

    Greenville Dermatology - Greenville
    Distance: 32.39 mi
    369 Woodruff Rd
    Greenville, SC 29607
  • Natalie Lovell-Sherman, CNP 70 Points

    Natalie Lovell-Sherman, CNP

    Millennium Internal Medicine
    Distance: 32.39 mi
    2 Innovation Drive
    Suite 300
    Greenville, SC 29607
  • Mary Batson, CNP 70 Points

    Mary Batson, CNP

    Palmetto Greenville Urology - Downtown Greenville
    Distance: 32.39 mi
    200 Andrews St
    Suite 100
    Greenville, SC 29601
  • Allison Kramer 50 Points

    Allison Kramer

    Allison Nagle Kramer, PNP
    Distance: 32.39 mi
    890 South Pleasantburg Dr
    Greenville, SC 29607
  • Amanda Boatwright 50 Points

    Amanda Boatwright

    Amanda Brooke Boatwright, FNP
    Distance: 32.39 mi
    1350 Cleveland St
    Greenville, SC 29607

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

?
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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