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  • IRINA SEREBRYAKOVA 100 Points

    IRINA SEREBRYAKOVA

    IRINA SEREBRYAKOVA
    Distance: 3.71 mi
    3201 Lafayette Road
    Suite B3
    Portsmouth, NH 03801-6078
  • Warren Jason Gabaree 100 Points

    Warren Jason Gabaree

    Warren Jason Gabaree, APRN
    Distance: 3.71 mi
    36 Maplewood Ave
    (All Client Visits are Telehealth Only)
    Portsmouth, NH 038013712
  • Stacey L Rhyne, NP

    Stacey L Rhyne, NP

    Distance: 4.5 mi
    29 LAFAYETTE RD
    NORTH HAMPTON, NH 03862
  • Martha McGowan-Lee, NP

    Martha McGowan-Lee, NP

    Distance: 6.67 mi
    879 LAFAYETTE RD
    HAMPTON, NH 03842
  • Stacey L Rhyne, NP 10 Points

    Stacey L Rhyne, NP

    Distance: 7.46 mi
    118 PORTSMOUTH AVE STE B102
    STRATHAM, NH 03885
  • Kimberly Kirby, NP

    Kimberly Kirby, NP

    Distance: 7.46 mi
    118 PORTSMOUTH AVE
    STRATHAM, NH 03885
  • Anne B Madden, NP 40 Points

    Anne B Madden, NP

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    9 BUZELL AVE
    EXETER, NH 03833
  • Daniel J Lynch, NP 30 Points

    Daniel J Lynch, NP

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    3 ALUMNI DR STE 202
    EXETER, NH 03833
  • Gloria L Drouin, NP 10 Points

    Gloria L Drouin, NP

    Distance: 9.52 mi
    9 BUZELL AVE
    EXETER, NH 03833

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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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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.

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A Nurse Practitioner can work in private offices, clinics, schools, hospitals and health departments.

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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

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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.

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