Nearby Cities

Canton (7.48 mi)
North Canton (8.29 mi)
Barberton (15.56 mi)
Wadsworth (19.2 mi)
Akron (19.67 mi)

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44646 (2) (0.62 mi)
44708 (4) (5.09 mi)
44710 (7) (5.3 mi)
44709 (2) (7.28 mi)
44702 (3) (7.62 mi)
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  • Jennifer Messenger 100 Points

    Jennifer Messenger

    Akron Children's Pediatrics, Massillon
    1149 Lincoln Way East
    Massillon, OH 44646
  • Stefanie Nusbaum 100 Points

    Stefanie Nusbaum

    Akron Children's Hospital CARE Center, Canton
    Distance: 7.48 mi
    213 Market Avenue North
    Suite 200
    Canton, OH 44702
  • Suzanne Nicholas 100 Points

    Suzanne Nicholas

    Akron Children's Hospital Maternal Fetal Medicine, Canton
    Distance: 7.48 mi
    1330 Mercy Drive Northwest, Suite 506
    Canton, OH 44708
  • Lindsey Bizzaro 100 Points

    Lindsey Bizzaro

    Akron Children's Hospital NICU at Aultman, Canton
    Distance: 7.48 mi
    2600 Sixth Street Southwest
    Bedford Building, 4th floor
    Canton, OH 44710
  • Kathleen Nduati

    Kathleen Nduati

    Akron Children's Hospital CARE Center, Canton
    Distance: 7.48 mi
    213 Market Avenue North
    Suite 200
    Canton, OH 44702
  • Lindsey Bradley 100 Points

    Lindsey Bradley

    Akron Children's Pediatrics, North Canton
    Distance: 8.29 mi
    6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
    North Canton, OH 44720
  • Karen McDaniels 100 Points

    Karen McDaniels

    Akron Children's Pediatrics, North Canton
    Distance: 8.29 mi
    6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
    North Canton, OH 44720
  • Natalie Bilinovich

    Natalie Bilinovich

    Akron Children's Hospital Dermatology, North Canton
    Distance: 8.29 mi
    6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
    North Canton, OH 44720
  • Nicole Naples

    Nicole Naples

    Akron Children's Hospital Dermatology, North Canton
    Distance: 8.29 mi
    6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
    North Canton, OH 44720
  • Julia Renner

    Julia Renner

    Akron Children's Hospital Pediatric Neurology, North Canton
    Distance: 8.29 mi
    6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
    North Canton, OH 44720
  • Leesha Paulus

    Leesha Paulus

    Akron Children's Pediatrics, North Canton
    Distance: 8.29 mi
    6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
    North Canton, OH 44720
  • Denielle White 100 Points

    Denielle White

    Akron Children's Adolescent Medicine, Akron
    Distance: 19.67 mi
    215 West Bowery Street
    Level 3
    Akron, OH 44308
  • Allison Fischer 100 Points

    Allison Fischer

    Akron Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders
    Distance: 19.67 mi
    214 West Bowery Street
    Akron, OH 44308
  • Ashley Hess 100 Points

    Ashley Hess

    Akron Children's Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Akron
    Distance: 19.67 mi
    215 West Bowery Street
    Level 6
    Akron, OH 44308
  • Troy Roebuck 100 Points

    Troy Roebuck

    Akron Children's Emergency Room, Akron
    Distance: 19.67 mi
    177 West Exchange Street
    Akron, OH 44302
  • Morgan Collier 100 Points

    Morgan Collier

    Akron Children's Genetic Center, Akron
    Distance: 19.67 mi
    215 West Bowery Street
    Level 5
    Akron, OH 44308
  • Svetlana Borishchak 100 Points

    Svetlana Borishchak

    Akron Children's Hospital Adolescent Medicine, Akron
    Distance: 19.67 mi
    215 West Bowery Street
    Level 3
    Akron, OH 44308
  • Stefanie Nusbaum 100 Points

    Stefanie Nusbaum

    Akron Children's Hospital CARE Center
    Distance: 19.67 mi
    300 Locust Street
    Suite 170 - Entrance on front of building
    Akron, OH 44302

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.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms:
nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications