Nearby Cities

Canton (17.02 mi)
Gouverneur (24.73 mi)
Potsdam (24.87 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

13617 (12) (18.5 mi)
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  • Salvador Ditta 150 Points

    Salvador Ditta

    S. Michael Ditta, P.A.
    Distance: 17.01 mi
    80 East Main Street
    Canton, NY 13617
  • Shanna White 150 Points

    Shanna White

    Shanna U. White, PA-C
    Distance: 17.01 mi
    76 Park Street
    Canton, NY 13617
  • Erin Casey 100 Points

    Erin Casey

    Erin Casey, PA-C
    Distance: 17.01 mi
    76 Park Street
    Canton, NY 13617
  • Mona Giffin 100 Points

    Mona Giffin

    Mona Giffin, NP
    Distance: 17.01 mi
    80 East Main Street
    Canton, NY 13617
  • Jamie Gibson

    Jamie Gibson

    St. Lawrence Health Medical Campus
    Distance: 17.01 mi
    6119 State Highway 11
    Infectious Disease
    Canton, NY 13617
  • Dorothy Maunda

    Dorothy Maunda

    Gouverneur Hospital Behavioral Health
    Distance: 24.71 mi
    77 West Barney Street
    Behavioral Health
    Gouverneur, NY 13642
  • Christopher Dodge 150 Points

    Christopher Dodge

    Christopher A. Dodge, MS, RPA-C
    Distance: 24.85 mi
    20 Cottage Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • David Nevins 150 Points

    David Nevins

    David Nevins, PA
    Distance: 24.85 mi
    15 Raymond Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Matthew Jenison 150 Points

    Matthew Jenison

    Matthew Jenison, ACNP-BC
    Distance: 24.85 mi
    50 Leroy Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Molly Malone-Trim 150 Points

    Molly Malone-Trim

    Molly Malone-Trim, MPAS, RPA-C
    Distance: 24.85 mi
    50 Leroy Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Ryan Garfield 150 Points

    Ryan Garfield

    Ryan J. Garfield, PA-C
    Distance: 24.85 mi
    50 Leroy Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Alyssa Moore 100 Points

    Alyssa Moore

    Alyssa N. Moore, PA
    Distance: 24.85 mi
    49 Lawrence Avenue
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Andrew LaFrance 100 Points

    Andrew LaFrance

    Andrew LaFrance, FNP
    Distance: 24.85 mi
    50 Leroy Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Patricia Ellis 100 Points

    Patricia Ellis

    Patricia A. Ellis, FNP-C
    Distance: 24.85 mi
    49 Lawrence Ave
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Wendy Wais 100 Points

    Wendy Wais

    Wendy A. Wais, FNP-C
    Distance: 24.85 mi
    15 Raymond Street
    Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Patricia Stanford 150 Points

    Patricia Stanford

    Patricia Stanford, NP
    Distance: 25.38 mi
    35 West Main Street
    Norfolk, NY 13667
  • Jodi Falardeau 100 Points

    Jodi Falardeau

    Jodi Falardeau, BSN, MSN, FNP-C
    Distance: 25.38 mi
    35 West Main Street
    Norfolk, NY 13667

Nearby Cities

Canton (17.02 mi)
Gouverneur (24.73 mi)
Potsdam (24.87 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