Nearby Cities

Bedford (7.95 mi)
Hardy (10.26 mi)
Moneta (10.45 mi)
Roanoke (15.55 mi)
Forest (20.91 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

24523 (2) (7.97 mi)
24101 (4) (11.49 mi)
24013 (1) (14.84 mi)
24121 (3) (15.51 mi)
24016 (1) (16.03 mi)
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  • Amy Johnson, NP-C
    100 Points

    Amy Johnson, NP-C

    Centra Medical Group - Bedford
    Distance: 7.95 mi
    1613 Oakwood Street
    Ste 201
    Bedford, VA 24523
  • Josie Freeman, NP
    100 Points

    Josie Freeman, NP

    Distance: 7.95 mi
    1613 Oakwood Street
    Ste 201
    Bedford, VA 24523
  • Katherine W. Wood, NP
    100 Points

    Katherine W. Wood, NP

    Distance: 10.26 mi
    282 Westlake Rd
    Hardy, VA 24101
  • Stephanie C. Cash, NP

    Stephanie C. Cash, NP

    VelocityCare - Westlake
    Distance: 10.26 mi
    13205 Booker T. Washington Highway
    Hardy, VA 24101
  • Kimberly Buff, NP
    100 Points

    Kimberly Buff, NP

    Distance: 10.45 mi
    4830 Rucker Road
    Moneta, VA 24121
  • Carey Cole, NP
    100 Points

    Carey Cole, NP

    Centra Medical Group - Village
    Distance: 10.45 mi
    4830 Rucker Road
    Moneta, VA 24121
  • Patricia Hayes, NP
    100 Points

    Patricia Hayes, NP

    Centra Medical Group - Village
    Distance: 10.45 mi
    4830 Rucker Road
    Moneta, VA 24121
  • Paula S. Robinson, NP
    100 Points

    Paula S. Robinson, NP

    Distance: 15.54 mi
    2017 S Jefferson St, 2nd Floor
    Roanoke, VA 24014
  • Sarah Whalen, NP
    100 Points

    Sarah Whalen, NP

    Distance: 15.54 mi
    1231 S Jefferson St
    Roanoke, VA 24016
  • Colleen M. Slate, NP

    Colleen M. Slate, NP

    Carilion Clinic Interventional Pain Management
    Distance: 15.54 mi
    2331 Franklin Rd SW
    Roanoke, VA 24014
  • Jessica M. Dillon, NP

    Jessica M. Dillon, NP

    Carilion Clinic Occupational Health - Elm
    Distance: 15.54 mi
    101 Elm Ave
    Roanoke, VA 24013
  • New Healthcare

    New Healthcare

    Mr. PERNELL NANCE, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 15.54 mi
    3716 Melrose Ave NW
    3716 Melrose Ave NW
    Roanoke, VA 24017
  • Hillary Neighbors, RN, MSN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Hillary Neighbors, RN, MSN, FNP-C

    Centra Medical Group Women's Center
    Distance: 20.9 mi
    2007 Graves Mill Road
    Forest, VA 24551
  • Deborah Barkley, NP-C
    100 Points

    Deborah Barkley, NP-C

    Centra Urgent Care - Forest
    Distance: 20.9 mi
    16890 Forest Road
    Forest, VA 24551
  • Christopher Deramo II, FNP, DNP
    100 Points

    Christopher Deramo II, FNP, DNP

    Centra Urgent Care - Forest
    Distance: 20.9 mi
    16890 Forest Road
    Forest, VA 24551
  • Andrew Overbey, NP
    100 Points

    Andrew Overbey, NP

    Distance: 20.9 mi
    16890 Forest Road
    Forest, VA 24551

Nearby Cities

Bedford (7.95 mi)
Hardy (10.26 mi)
Moneta (10.45 mi)
Roanoke (15.55 mi)
Forest (20.91 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.


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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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