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West Columbia (4.17 mi)
Irmo (4.77 mi)
Columbia (5.79 mi)
Lexington (7.26 mi)
Winnsboro (24.01 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

29210 (1) (1.77 mi)
29169 (1) (3.52 mi)
29212 (7) (5.03 mi)
29201 (3) (6.15 mi)
29203 (21) (6.81 mi)
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  • JULIE THOMAS

    JULIE THOMAS

    JULIE THOMAS
    Distance: 4.17 mi
    3618 Sunset Blvd
    Unit C
    West Columbia, SC 291693046
  • Anna Swartz 50 Points

    Anna Swartz

    Anna Outlaw Swartz, PA
    Distance: 4.77 mi
    1079 Dutch Fork Rd
    Irmo, SC 29063
  • Tonda Jackson, ARNP 150 Points

    Tonda Jackson, ARNP

    AHF Healthcare Center - Columbia
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    4100 North Main Street
    Suite 102
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Lien Swieringa 100 Points

    Lien Swieringa

    Providence Associates in Internal Medicine
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    2750 Laurel Street
    Suite 303
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Casey Skinner 100 Points

    Casey Skinner

    Providence Columbia Medical Associates
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    2750 Laurel Street
    Suite 303
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Sherri McCain 100 Points

    Sherri McCain

    Providence Family Medicine
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    114 Gateway Corporate Blvd.
    Suite 350
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • James Goodson III 100 Points

    James Goodson III

    Providence Internal Medicine Downtown
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    105 Professional Park Road
    Columbia, SC 29229
  • Nicole Schneider 100 Points

    Nicole Schneider

    Providence Surgical Associates
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    114 Gateway Corporate Boulevard
    Suite 420
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Rachelle Shepard, NP-C 100 Points

    Rachelle Shepard, NP-C

    Rachelle Shepard, NP-C
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    540 St. Andrews Road
    215-B
    Columbia, SC 29210
  • Anna Wiegner 50 Points

    Anna Wiegner

    Anna Kathleen Wiegner, FNP
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    115 Blarney Dr
    Suite 108
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • Carlyn Odom 50 Points

    Carlyn Odom

    Carlyn Eleanor Odom, PA
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    300 Palmetto Health Pkwy
    Suite 300
    Columbia, SC 29212
  • Luke Holden 50 Points

    Luke Holden

    Luke Daniel Holden, PA
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    115 Blarney Dr
    Suite 209
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • Michael Whitaker, RN 10 Points

    Michael Whitaker, RN

    Distance: 5.79 mi
    4605 MONTICELLO RD
    COLUMBIA, SC 29203
  • ANGIE OVERTON

    ANGIE OVERTON

    ANGIE OVERTON, NP
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    10120 Two Notch Rd
    Columbia, SC 29223
  • William H Gaw, RN

    William H Gaw, RN

    Distance: 5.79 mi
    4605 MONTICELLO RD
    COLUMBIA, SC 29203
  • Harriett Smith

    Harriett Smith

    Harriett Smith, FNP
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    2 Medical Park Rd
    Lower Level
    Columbia, SC 29203
  • Jennifer Hoffman

    Jennifer Hoffman

    Jennifer Hoffman, FNP
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    300 Palmetto Health Pkwy
    #113
    Columbia, SC 29212
  • Stephen Mullaney

    Stephen Mullaney

    Providence Internal Medicine Downtown
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    2601 Laurel Street
    Suite 130
    Columbia, SC 29204
  • Emily Parker

    Emily Parker

    Providence Surgical Associates
    Distance: 5.79 mi
    2750 Laurel Street
    Suite 200A & 200B
    Columbia, SC 29204

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

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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