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  • Pamela Duke, NP

    Pamela Duke, NP

    Distance: 23.59 mi
    17 BROAD ST
    FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
  • Mary C Krug, NP

    Mary C Krug, NP

    Distance: 23.59 mi
    1001 WEST MAIN ST
    FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
  • Jacqueline F Adams, NP

    Jacqueline F Adams, NP

    Distance: 23.69 mi
    2290 W COUNTY LINE RD
    JACKSON, NJ 08527
  • Judith A Finucan, NP

    Judith A Finucan, NP

    Distance: 23.69 mi
    2290 W COUNTY LINE RD
    JACKSON, NJ 08527
  • Lynne Hewitt, APN-C 130 Points

    Lynne Hewitt, APN-C

    Balanced Health, LLC
    Distance: 23.75 mi
    1378 Route 206 South
    Skillman, NJ 08558
  • Brian Portanova, N.P.
    460 Points

    Brian Portanova, N.P.

    Distance: 24.14 mi
    175 Rt. 73 West
    West Berlin, NJ 08091
  • Patricia Bussinger, CRNP

    Patricia Bussinger, CRNP

    Jefferson Abington Hospital
    Distance: 24.72 mi
    1200 Old York Road
    1 Widener
    Abington, PA 19001
  • Justene Mooney, FNP-BC
    820 Points

    Justene Mooney, FNP-BC

    Distance: 25.61 mi
    111 West Water St.
    Toms River, NJ 08753
  • Larissa Lobato, N.P.
    700 Points

    Larissa Lobato, N.P.

    Distance: 25.61 mi
    2446 Church Road
    Toms River, NJ 08753
  • Judith A Finucan, NP

    Judith A Finucan, NP

    Distance: 25.61 mi
    1314 HOOPER AVE STE 3
    TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753
  • Catherine Bove, APN
    100 Points

    Catherine Bove, APN

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    205 E Laurel Rd
    Stratford, NJ 08084
  • Johanna R Yurkow, MSN

    Johanna R Yurkow, MSN

    Distance: 25.94 mi
    42 LAUREL RD E STE 3200
    STRATFORD, NJ 08084
  • Eileen F Hubler, NP

    Eileen F Hubler, NP

    Distance: 26.86 mi
    3156 RIVER RD
    CAMDEN, NJ 08105
  • Yamini Sakunala, NPC
    4010 Points

    Yamini Sakunala, NPC

    Distance: 27.1 mi
    51 Kent Rd
    Howell, NJ 07731
  • IKENNA USONWU

    IKENNA USONWU

    IKENNA USONWU
    Distance: 27.12 mi
    561 cranbury road
    Suite E
    East Brunswick, NJ 088165400
  • Marcella Cudjoe

    Marcella Cudjoe

    Marcella Cudjoe, APN
    Distance: 27.12 mi
    123 Durhams Corner Road
    East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  • Christina Mach, APNC
    100 Points

    Christina Mach, APNC

    Distance: 28.98 mi
    1a Regulus Dr
    Blackwood, NJ 08012
  • Eileen F Hubler, NP 10 Points

    Eileen F Hubler, NP

    Distance: 28.98 mi
    141 S BLACK HORSE PIKE STE 1
    BLACKWOOD, NJ 08012
  • Elchanan Tzur, PA-C
    2480 Points

    Elchanan Tzur, PA-C

    Schweiger Dermatology Group
    Distance: 29.59 mi
    731 Lacey Road
    Forked River, NJ 08731
  • Velina A Andrewski, NP

    Velina A Andrewski, NP

    Distance: 29.59 mi
    731 LACEY RD
    FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731
  • Heather A Reenstra, NP

    Heather A Reenstra, NP

    Distance: 29.59 mi
    949 LACEY RD
    FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731
  • Patricia Eliacin 100 Points

    Patricia Eliacin

    Dr. Patricia Eliacin, APN
    Distance: 29.76 mi
    113 Tennent Rd
    #91
    Morganville, NJ 077516203
  • Amanda Fox, APN
    100 Points

    Amanda Fox, APN

    Distance: 29.88 mi
    151 Fries Mill Rd Ste 400
    Turnersville, NJ 08012
  • Veronica Rossetti, APN
    100 Points

    Veronica Rossetti, APN

    Distance: 29.88 mi
    151 Fries Mill Rd Ste 400
    Turnersville, NJ 08012
  • Dawn Topper, APN
    100 Points

    Dawn Topper, APN

    Distance: 29.88 mi
    1a Regulus Dr
    Turnersville, NJ 08012
  • ASHLEE MAIXNER

    ASHLEE MAIXNER

    ASHLEE MAIXNER
    Distance: 32.17 mi
    100 Belchase Drive
    101
    Matawan, NJ 07747-9761

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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nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications