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  • Jordan Wade, CNP

    Jordan Wade, CNP

    Distance: 19.83 mi
    730 West Market Street
    Lima, OH 45801
  • Jenelle Niese, CNP 50 Points

    Jenelle Niese, CNP

    Mercy Health — Ada Family Medicine
    Distance: 22.37 mi
    604 W. North Ave.
    Ada, OH 45810
  • Morgan Tusing, CNP 10 Points

    Morgan Tusing, CNP

    Mercy Health - Findlay Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Distance: 22.38 mi
    1000 East Main Cross Street
    Findlay, OH 45840
  • William Eisenman, CNP 60 Points

    William Eisenman, CNP

    Mercy Health — Defiance Family Medicine
    Distance: 22.77 mi
    1400 E. Second St.
    Defiance, OH 43512
  • Jennifer Barlage, CNP 30 Points

    Jennifer Barlage, CNP

    Mercy Health — Defiance Internal Medicine
    Distance: 22.77 mi
    1400 E. Second St.
    Defiance, OH 43512
  • Lindsey Spitnale-Slattman, CNP 20 Points

    Lindsey Spitnale-Slattman, CNP

    Mercy Health — Defiance Family Medicine
    Distance: 22.77 mi
    1400 E. Second St.
    Defiance, OH 43512
  • Alison Schultz, CNP 10 Points

    Alison Schultz, CNP

    Mercy Health — Defiance Internal Medicine
    Distance: 22.77 mi
    1400 E. Second St.
    Defiance, OH 43512
  • Nicole Morris, CNP

    Nicole Morris, CNP

    Mercy Health — Defiance Clinic Pain Management
    Distance: 22.77 mi
    1400 E. Second St.
    Defiance, OH 43512
  • Trent Rahe, CNP 10 Points

    Trent Rahe, CNP

    Mercy Health — Spencerville Family Medicine
    Distance: 26.34 mi
    424 E. 4th St
    Spencerville, OH 45887

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