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  • Wilhelmina Sheridan

    Wilhelmina Sheridan

    Dwyer Health Center
    Distance: 4.83 mi
    969 State Route 11
    Moira, NY 12957
  • Nia Phillips

    Nia Phillips

    Alice Hyde Pediatrics
    Distance: 14.92 mi
    24 Fourth Street
    Suite 2
    Malone, NY 12953
  • Stephanie Leffler

    Stephanie Leffler

    Alice Hyde Primary Care
    Distance: 14.92 mi
    183 Park Street
    Suite 1
    Malone, NY 12953
  • Derek Reynolds

    Derek Reynolds

    Alice Hyde Primary Care
    Distance: 14.92 mi
    183 Park Street
    Suite 1
    Malone, NY 12953
  • Robert Stout

    Robert Stout

    Alice Hyde Primary Care
    Distance: 14.92 mi
    183 Park Street
    Suite 5
    Malone, NY 12953
  • Nancy Denis

    Nancy Denis

    Alice Hyde Walk-In Clinic
    Distance: 14.92 mi
    134 Park Street
    Malone, NY 12953
  • Wendy Frank

    Wendy Frank

    Alice Hyde Walk-In Clinic
    Distance: 14.92 mi
    134 Park Street
    Malone, NY 12953
  • Linda Hunter

    Linda Hunter

    Alice Hyde Walk-In Clinic
    Distance: 14.92 mi
    134 Park Street
    Malone, NY 12953
  • Chris Steele

    Chris Steele

    Alice Hyde Walk-In Clinic
    Distance: 14.92 mi
    134 Park Street
    Malone, NY 12953
  • Kathleen Lauzon

    Kathleen Lauzon

    Leroux Health Center
    Distance: 16.98 mi
    577 County Route 1
    Fort Covington, NY 12937
  • Alicia Sienkiewycz, NP

    Alicia Sienkiewycz, NP

    Alicia Sienkiewycz, NP
    Distance: 20.27 mi
    1 Hospital Drive
    Levine Outpatient Center Walk-in Clinic
    Massena, NY 13662
  • Jill Kennedy

    Jill Kennedy

    Behavioral Health
    Distance: 20.27 mi
    1 Hospital Drive
    Behavioral Health
    Massena, NY 13662
  • Christopher Dodge 150 Points

    Christopher Dodge

    Christopher A. Dodge, MS, RPA-C
    Distance: 21.16 mi
    20 Cottage Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • David Nevins 150 Points

    David Nevins

    David Nevins, PA
    Distance: 21.16 mi
    15 Raymond Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Matthew Jenison 150 Points

    Matthew Jenison

    Matthew Jenison, ACNP-BC
    Distance: 21.16 mi
    50 Leroy Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Molly Malone-Trim 150 Points

    Molly Malone-Trim

    Molly Malone-Trim, MPAS, RPA-C
    Distance: 21.16 mi
    50 Leroy Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Ryan Garfield 150 Points

    Ryan Garfield

    Ryan J. Garfield, PA-C
    Distance: 21.16 mi
    50 Leroy Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Alyssa Moore 100 Points

    Alyssa Moore

    Alyssa N. Moore, PA
    Distance: 21.16 mi
    49 Lawrence Avenue
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Andrew LaFrance 100 Points

    Andrew LaFrance

    Andrew LaFrance, FNP
    Distance: 21.16 mi
    50 Leroy Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Patricia Ellis 100 Points

    Patricia Ellis

    Patricia A. Ellis, FNP-C
    Distance: 21.16 mi
    49 Lawrence Ave
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Wendy Wais 100 Points

    Wendy Wais

    Wendy A. Wais, FNP-C
    Distance: 21.16 mi
    15 Raymond Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Patricia Stanford 150 Points

    Patricia Stanford

    Patricia Stanford, NP
    Distance: 21.21 mi
    35 West Main Street
    Norfolk, NY 13667

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