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Clifton Park (21.49 mi)

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12065 (2) (20.56 mi)
12866 (2) (21.23 mi)
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  • Alex Riccio, PhD, FNP-C 180 Points

    Alex Riccio, PhD, FNP-C

    Saratoga Integrative Family Health
    Distance: 20.92 mi
    550 Maple Avenue
    Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • SACHMARIE CROWLEY

    SACHMARIE CROWLEY

    Ms. SACHMARIE CROWLEY, Family Nurse Practitioner
    Distance: 20.92 mi
    2 Franklin Square
    Saratoga Springs, NY 128662262
  • Colleen Murray, NP

    Colleen Murray, NP

    Distance: 20.92 mi
    31 MYRTLE ST
    SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
  • Gail J Casals, NP 270 Points

    Gail J Casals, NP

    Distance: 21.48 mi
    1 TALLOW WOOD DR
    CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
  • Kitty J Thomas, NP

    Kitty J Thomas, NP

    Distance: 21.48 mi
    1 TALLOW WOOD DR STE 8
    CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
  • Margaret Caiazza, MS, APRN-BC, ANP, NFP
    100 Points

    Margaret Caiazza, MS, APRN-BC, ANP, NFP

    Distance: 25.84 mi
    665 Saratoga Road
    Suite 100
    Wilton, NY 12831
  • Colleen Murray, NP

    Colleen Murray, NP

    Distance: 25.97 mi
    1003 LOUDON RD
    LATHAM, NY 12110
  • ELMER JONES ELMA 100 Points

    ELMER JONES ELMA

    Dr. ELMER JONES ELMA, Ph.D., DNP(c)
    Distance: 27.43 mi
    502 Old Loudon Road
    Cohoes, NY 12047
  • Kristin M Cooke, NP 20 Points

    Kristin M Cooke, NP

    Distance: 28.29 mi
    1345 NEW SCOTLAND RD
    SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159
  • Liza Palmer, NP 10 Points

    Liza Palmer, NP

    Distance: 28.29 mi
    1345 NEW SCOTLAND RD
    SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159
  • Rita S Alowitz, NP 10 Points

    Rita S Alowitz, NP

    Distance: 29.49 mi
    2 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE STE 250
    TROY, NY 12180
  • Gaye A McCafferty, NP

    Gaye A McCafferty, NP

    Distance: 29.49 mi
    2 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE STE 200
    TROY, NY 12180
  • 30 Points

    McGinnis Womens Medical Care, Pc

    Distance: 30.44 mi
    24 Computer Dr W
    Albany, NY 12205
  • Colleen Murray, NP 10 Points

    Colleen Murray, NP

    Distance: 30.44 mi
    317 S MANNING BLVD STE 280
    ALBANY, NY 12208
  • Judith Page-Wilner, NP 10 Points

    Judith Page-Wilner, NP

    Distance: 30.44 mi
    24 COMPUTER DR W
    ALBANY, NY 12205
  • Gail E Sansivero, NP 10 Points

    Gail E Sansivero, NP

    Distance: 30.44 mi
    47 NEW SCOLTAND AVE
    ALBANY, NY 12208
  • Lynn D Fabre, NP

    Lynn D Fabre, NP

    Distance: 30.44 mi
    319 SOUTH MANNING BLVD STE #301
    ALBANY, NY 12208
  • Jaime Nass, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Jaime Nass, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Jaime Nass, Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, PLLC
    Distance: 30.44 mi
    423A New Karner Road
    Upper Level
    Albany, NY 12205
  • Patricia B Lawson, NP

    Patricia B Lawson, NP

    Distance: 30.44 mi
    314 S MANNING BLVD
    ALBANY, NY 12208
  • Gaye A McCafferty, NP

    Gaye A McCafferty, NP

    Distance: 30.44 mi
    650 WARREN ST
    ALBANY, NY 12208

Nearby Cities

Saratoga S... (20.93 mi)
Clifton Park (21.49 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