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17325 (5) (12.02 mi)
17320 (1) (15.23 mi)
21793 (2) (21.87 mi)
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  • Renae N DeFreitas, CRNP
    100 Points

    Renae N DeFreitas, CRNP

    Distance: 4.05 mi
    2402 MacArthur Road
    Whitehall, PA 18052
  • Ann Norwich, CRNP 150 Points

    Ann Norwich, CRNP

    WellSpan Palliative and Supportive Care - Gettysburg Hospital
    Distance: 10 mi
    147 Gettys Street
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
  • Mary Shultz, CRNP 150 Points

    Mary Shultz, CRNP

    WellSpan Palliative and Supportive Care - Gettysburg Hospital
    Distance: 10 mi
    147 Gettys Street
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
  • Shandra Laughman, CRNP 50 Points

    Shandra Laughman, CRNP

    WellSpan Palliative and Supportive Care - Gettysburg Hospital
    Distance: 10 mi
    147 Gettys Street
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
  • Kristine P Garverick, NP 20 Points

    Kristine P Garverick, NP

    Distance: 10 mi
    450 S WASHINGTON ST STE B
    GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
  • Marilyn Klein, MSN

    Marilyn Klein, MSN

    Distance: 10 mi
    820 CHAMBERSBURG RD
    GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
  • Jill Coda, CRNP
    100 Points

    Jill Coda, CRNP

    Distance: 15.19 mi
    4910 Fairfield Rd.
    Suite A
    Fairfield, PA 17320
  • Amy Charvat, C.R.N.P.
    260 Points

    Amy Charvat, C.R.N.P.

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    191 Leaders Heights Rd.
    York, PA 17402
  • Christine Hendell, CRNP, MSN
    250 Points

    Christine Hendell, CRNP, MSN

    WellSpan Pediatric Medicine - Joppa Road
    Distance: 24.91 mi
    2675 Joppa Road
    York, PA 17403
  • Crystal Preston, CRNP
    250 Points

    Crystal Preston, CRNP

    WellSpan Pediatric Medicine - Joppa Road
    Distance: 24.91 mi
    2675 Joppa Road
    York, PA 17403
  • Kimberly Baldwin, CRNP
    150 Points

    Kimberly Baldwin, CRNP

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    2675 Joppa Rd.
    York, PA 17403
  • Nicole Byers, CRNP
    150 Points

    Nicole Byers, CRNP

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    2003 East Market Street
    York, PA 17402
  • Vanessa Millsaps, CRNP
    150 Points

    Vanessa Millsaps, CRNP

    Medication Management
    Distance: 24.91 mi
    1401 Roosevelt Avenue
    York, PA 17404
  • Beatrice Ijiyemi, CRNP 150 Points

    Beatrice Ijiyemi, CRNP

    WellSpan Palliative and Supportive Care - York
    Distance: 24.91 mi
    605 South George Street
    York, PA 17401

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