Nearby Cities

Wilson (13.63 mi)
Knightdale (23.02 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

27896 (7) (10.81 mi)
27893 (2) (13.01 mi)
27545 (2) (23.24 mi)
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  • Tracey Sherrod, ANP
    1480 Points

    Tracey Sherrod, ANP

    ECU Health Family Medicine - Wilson
    Distance: 13.63 mi
    ECU Health Healthplex - Wilson
    3724 Raleigh Road Parkway W.
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Deirdra Pearce, FNP
    540 Points

    Deirdra Pearce, FNP

    Distance: 13.63 mi
    1704 Glendale Dr SW
    Suite C
    Wilson, NC 27893
  • Mallory Moore, FNP-BC
    490 Points

    Mallory Moore, FNP-BC

    Distance: 13.63 mi
    3724 Raleigh Rd. Parkway West
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Schuyler Williams, AGNP-C 360 Points

    Schuyler Williams, AGNP-C

    ECU Health Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine - Wilson
    Distance: 13.63 mi
    ECU Health Healthplex - Wilson
    3724 Raleigh Road Parkway W.
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Anthony Jackson, FNP
    200 Points

    Anthony Jackson, FNP

    ECU Health Family Medicine - Wilson
    Distance: 13.63 mi
    ECU Health Healthplex - Wilson
    3724 Raleigh Road Parkway W.
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Andrea Brooks, FNP
    150 Points

    Andrea Brooks, FNP

    Distance: 13.63 mi
    3724 Raleigh Rd. Parkway West
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Valerie Buffaloe, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Valerie Buffaloe, FNP-BC

    Distance: 13.63 mi
    3724 Raleigh Rd. Parkway West
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Lisa Genovese, FNP
    150 Points

    Lisa Genovese, FNP

    ECU Health Family Medicine - Glendale
    Distance: 13.63 mi
    1704 Glendale Dr SW
    Suite C
    Wilson, NC 27893
  • Amanda Cannon, AGNP-C
    100 Points

    Amanda Cannon, AGNP-C

    Distance: 13.63 mi
    3724 Raleigh Rd. Parkway West
    Wilson, NC 27896
  • Elizabeth Vaughan 100 Points

    Elizabeth Vaughan

    Elizabeth Vaughan, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
    Distance: 25.25 mi
    10580 Ligon Mill Road
    Suite 210
    Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Lisa Coltrane, FNP-BC
    1620 Points

    Lisa Coltrane, FNP-BC

    ECU Health Family Medicine - Pinetops
    Distance: 25.4 mi
    1473 NC 42-43 W.
    Pinetops, NC 27864
  • Johnna Brothers, FNP
    440 Points

    Johnna Brothers, FNP

    Distance: 25.4 mi
    1473 NC 42-43 West
    Pinetops, NC 27864

Nearby Cities

Wilson (13.63 mi)
Knightdale (23.02 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.


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