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  • Elishia Featherston 100 Points

    Elishia Featherston

    True Connections Pediatrics, PLLC
    Distance: 25.56 mi
    323 Westpark Way
    Euless, TX 76040
  • Feni John 100 Points

    Feni John

    Feni S John, NP
    Distance: 25.62 mi
    341 Wheatfield Dr
    Ste 100
    Sunnyvale, TX 75182
  • Katherine Funk, FNP 520 Points

    Katherine Funk, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Forney
    Distance: 27.28 mi
    763 E US Hwy 80
    Ste 240
    Forney, TX 75126
  • Julie Briscoe, FNP 490 Points

    Julie Briscoe, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Forney
    Distance: 27.28 mi
    763 E US Hwy 80
    Ste 240
    Forney, TX 75126
  • Tanya Champa, FNP 150 Points

    Tanya Champa, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Forney
    Distance: 27.28 mi
    763 E US Hwy 80
    Ste 240
    Forney, TX 75126
  • Rachel Dube, FNP 150 Points

    Rachel Dube, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Forney
    Distance: 27.28 mi
    763 E US Hwy 80
    Ste 240
    Forney, TX 75126
  • Shelly Flowers, FNPC 150 Points

    Shelly Flowers, FNPC

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Forney
    Distance: 27.28 mi
    763 E US Hwy 80
    Ste 240
    Forney, TX 75126
  • Jessey Mathew, FNP 150 Points

    Jessey Mathew, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - Forney
    Distance: 27.28 mi
    763 E US Hwy 80
    Ste 240
    Forney, TX 75126
  • Olayemi Ononogbu, PMHNP
    420 Points

    Olayemi Ononogbu, PMHNP

    Distance: 27.95 mi
    1305 Airport Freeway
    Suite 220
    Bedford, TX 76021
  • Chad Blackwell, DCNP
    200 Points

    Chad Blackwell, DCNP

    Distance: 27.95 mi
    1305 Airport Freeway
    Suite 130
    Bedford, TX 76021
  • Florence Oni, NP
    200 Points

    Florence Oni, NP

    Distance: 27.95 mi
    1305 Airport Freeway
    Suite 220
    Bedford, TX 76021
  • Shelly Skariah

    Shelly Skariah

    Shelly Skariah, NP
    Distance: 27.95 mi
    1305 Airport Fwy
    Ste 320
    Bedford, TX 76021
  • Michaela Place, FNP 480 Points

    Michaela Place, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Colleyville Family Medicine and Pediatrics
    Distance: 30.43 mi
    5232 Colleyville Blvd
    Ste 100
    Colleyville, TX 76034
  • Allyson Smith, FNP 400 Points

    Allyson Smith, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Colleyville Family Medicine and Pediatrics
    Distance: 30.43 mi
    5232 Colleyville Blvd
    Ste 100
    Colleyville, TX 76034
  • Kathryn Tucker, NP 100 Points

    Kathryn Tucker, NP

    Methodist Family Health Center - Colleyville
    Distance: 30.43 mi
    6515 Colleyville Blvd
    Colleyville, TX 76034
  • Katy Cochran, FNP 50 Points

    Katy Cochran, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Colleyville Family Medicine and Pediatrics
    Distance: 30.43 mi
    5232 Colleyville Blvd
    Ste 100
    Colleyville, TX 76034

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.


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