Nearby Cities

Mount Vernon (12.59 mi)

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98274 (9) (13.42 mi)
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  • Nichole Baruth, MD
    110 Points

    Nichole Baruth, MD

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    1400 E. Kincaid St
    Mount Vernon, WA 98274
  • Sarah Elliott, MD
    100 Points

    Sarah Elliott, MD

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    1400 E. Kincaid St
    Mount Vernon, WA 98274
  • Dana Fuqua, DNP, WHNP-BC
    100 Points

    Dana Fuqua, DNP, WHNP-BC

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    1400 E. Kincaid St
    Mount Vernon, WA 98274
  • Trisha Halvorsen, MD
    100 Points

    Trisha Halvorsen, MD

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    1400 E. Kincaid St
    Mount Vernon, WA 98274
  • Madeline Harris, CNM
    100 Points

    Madeline Harris, CNM

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    1400 E. Kincaid St
    Mount Vernon, WA 98274
  • Carlyn King, DO
    100 Points

    Carlyn King, DO

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    1400 E. Kincaid St
    Mount Vernon, WA 98274
  • Amy Loughlin, CNM
    100 Points

    Amy Loughlin, CNM

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    1400 E. Kincaid St
    Mount Vernon, WA 98274
  • Christopher Prompuntagorn, MD
    100 Points

    Christopher Prompuntagorn, MD

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    1400 E. Kincaid St
    Mount Vernon, WA 98274
  • Kassi Sefton, CNM
    100 Points

    Kassi Sefton, CNM

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    1400 E. Kincaid St
    Mount Vernon, WA 98274
  • Chelsea Johnson, ARNP
    210 Points

    Chelsea Johnson, ARNP

    10 Minute Walk-In Clinic
    Distance: 27.15 mi
    540 North West Avenue
    Arlington, WA 98223
  • Lauren Clements, CNM
    150 Points

    Lauren Clements, CNM

    Distance: 27.15 mi
    903 Medical Center Drive
    Arlington, WA 98223
  • Grace Bay, DO
    100 Points

    Grace Bay, DO

    Distance: 27.15 mi
    903 Medical Center Drive
    Arlington, WA 98223
  • Jessica Hurwitz, CNM
    100 Points

    Jessica Hurwitz, CNM

    Distance: 27.15 mi
    903 Medical Center Drive
    Arlington, WA 98223
  • Arianne Jong, MD
    100 Points

    Arianne Jong, MD

    Distance: 27.15 mi
    903 Medical Center Drive
    Arlington, WA 98223
  • Brian Klein

    Brian Klein

    Brian Klein, PA-C
    Distance: 32.92 mi
    565 Eureka Way
    Sequim, WA 98382

Nearby Cities

Mount Vernon (12.59 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

?
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