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  • John Weller 100 Points

    John Weller

    Cascade Family Care
    Distance: 21.44 mi
    1095 Liberty St NE
    Salem, OR 97301
  • ERIC FILLMORE 100 Points

    ERIC FILLMORE

    Dr. ERIC FILLMORE
    Distance: 21.44 mi
    1900 Hines Street SE
    Suite 190
    Salem, OR 97302
  • Matthew Jobson, NP 100 Points

    Matthew Jobson, NP

    Distance: 21.44 mi
    665 Winter Street SE
    Salem, OR 97301
  • Brittany Atkinson, NP 50 Points

    Brittany Atkinson, NP

    Distance: 21.44 mi
    665 Winter Street SE
    Salem, OR 97301
  • Alison Boone, NP 50 Points

    Alison Boone, NP

    Distance: 21.44 mi
    665 Winter Street SE
    Salem, OR 97301
  • Amy Hanson, FNP 50 Points

    Amy Hanson, FNP

    Distance: 21.44 mi
    665 Winter Street SE
    Salem, OR 97301
  • Emily Mollenkopf, NP 50 Points

    Emily Mollenkopf, NP

    Distance: 21.44 mi
    665 Winter Street SE
    Salem, OR 97301
  • Casey Hazenberg, FNP 50 Points

    Casey Hazenberg, FNP

    Salem Health Medical Clinic - Skyline Village
    Distance: 21.44 mi
    5050 Skyline Village Loop
    Salem, OR 97306
  • Alexander Brichuk, FNP 50 Points

    Alexander Brichuk, FNP

    Salem Health Neurology
    Distance: 21.44 mi
    875 Oak St SE, Suite C4090
    Salem, OR 97301
  • Jacob Nicholson, FNP 50 Points

    Jacob Nicholson, FNP

    Salem Health Surgery Clinic
    Distance: 21.44 mi
    665 Winter Street SE
    Salem, OR 97301
  • Ryan Tateishi, NP 50 Points

    Ryan Tateishi, NP

    Distance: 21.44 mi
    1049 Edgewater St NW, Suite 150
    Salem, OR 97304
  • Patricia L Stupfel-Calvin, NP

    Patricia L Stupfel-Calvin, NP

    Distance: 21.44 mi
    1430 COMMERCIAL ST SE
    SALEM, OR 97302
  • Erin Bjorklund, FNP
    250 Points

    Erin Bjorklund, FNP

    Salem Health Orthopedics - Dallas
    Distance: 22.1 mi
    641 SE Miller Ave
    Dallas, OR 97338
  • Joanna C Picchi, NP 50 Points

    Joanna C Picchi, NP

    Distance: 22.66 mi
    304 N MAIN ST
    FALLS CITY, OR 97344
  • David S Hall, NP

    David S Hall, NP

    Distance: 22.66 mi
    304 N MAIN ST
    FALLS CITY, OR 97344
  • Mary L Richards, MSN

    Mary L Richards, MSN

    Distance: 22.66 mi
    304 N MAIN ST
    FALLS CITY, OR 97344
  • Mary McGuire, NP
    250 Points

    Mary McGuire, NP

    Salem Health Orthopedics - Keizer
    Distance: 24.73 mi
    5825 Shoreview Ln N
    Keizer, OR 97303
  • Isabel Garcia Miller, NP 150 Points

    Isabel Garcia Miller, NP

    Salem Health Medical Group - Keizer
    Distance: 24.73 mi
    5100 River Road N
    Keizer, OR 97303
  • Jennifer Lee, ANP 50 Points

    Jennifer Lee, ANP

    Salem Health Medical Group - Keizer
    Distance: 24.73 mi
    5100 River Road N
    Keizer, OR 97303

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

?
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