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New Oxford (8.41 mi)
Gettysburg (9.66 mi)

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17340 (1) (2.01 mi)
17331 (6) (5.86 mi)
21787 (1) (5.98 mi)
17350 (2) (9.97 mi)
17325 (15) (11.67 mi)
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  • Emily Boyce, CRNP
    250 Points

    Emily Boyce, CRNP

    WellSpan Family Medicine - Littlestown
    300 West King Street
    Suites B & C
    Littlestown, PA 17340
  • Renae N DeFreitas, CRNP
    100 Points

    Renae N DeFreitas, CRNP

    Distance: 3.4 mi
    2402 MacArthur Road
    Whitehall, PA 18052
  • Ashley Kovac 100 Points

    Ashley Kovac

    It Aesthetix
    Distance: 3.4 mi
    1401 Fairmont Street
    Whitehall, PA 18052
  • Debra Goodwin

    Debra Goodwin

    LVPG Family Medicine-Whitehall
    Distance: 3.4 mi
    3691 Crescent Court East
    Whitehall, PA 18052
  • Julee Eisenhart, CRNP
    250 Points

    Julee Eisenhart, CRNP

    WellSpan ENT-Hanover
    Distance: 6.79 mi
    1227 Baltimore Street
    Hanover, PA 17331
  • William McDermott, CRNP
    250 Points

    William McDermott, CRNP

    WellSpan Family Medicine - Frederick Street
    Distance: 6.79 mi
    100 Frederick Street
    Hanover, PA 17331
  • Rebecca Reck, CRNP
    250 Points

    Rebecca Reck, CRNP

    WellSpan Family Medicine - Frederick Street
    Distance: 6.79 mi
    100 Frederick Street
    Hanover, PA 17331
  • Amber Rickrode, CRNP, FNP-C
    250 Points

    Amber Rickrode, CRNP, FNP-C

    WellSpan Family Medicine - Frederick Street
    Distance: 6.79 mi
    100 Frederick Street
    Hanover, PA 17331
  • Andrea Smith, CRNP
    250 Points

    Andrea Smith, CRNP

    WellSpan Family Medicine - Frederick Street
    Distance: 6.79 mi
    100 Frederick Street
    Hanover, PA 17331
  • Alison Smith, CRNP 50 Points

    Alison Smith, CRNP

    WellSpan Family Medicine - Frederick Street
    Distance: 6.79 mi
    100 Frederick Street
    Hanover, PA 17331
  • Judith Stambaugh, CRNP
    250 Points

    Judith Stambaugh, CRNP

    Carroll Health Group Primary Care-Taneytown
    Distance: 7.54 mi
    520 E Baltimore Street
    Suite 8
    Taneytown, MD 21787
  • Sandra Patchel, CRNP
    150 Points

    Sandra Patchel, CRNP

    WellSpan Family Medicine - Cross Keys
    Distance: 8.41 mi
    2900 Carlisle Pike
    New Oxford, PA 17350
  • Hilda Raisch, CRNP 50 Points

    Hilda Raisch, CRNP

    WellSpan Family Medicine - Cross Keys
    Distance: 8.41 mi
    2900 Carlisle Pike
    New Oxford, PA 17350
  • Lydia Danso, CRNP
    260 Points

    Lydia Danso, CRNP

    WellSpan Cardiology - Gettysburg
    Distance: 9.66 mi
    450 South Washington Street
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
  • Lisa Tomko, CRNP, MSN
    260 Points

    Lisa Tomko, CRNP, MSN

    WellSpan Cardiology - Gettysburg
    Distance: 9.66 mi
    450 South Washington Street
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
  • Erika Reindollar, CRNP
    250 Points

    Erika Reindollar, CRNP

    WellSpan Digestive Health - Gettysburg
    Distance: 9.66 mi
    37 North 5th Street
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
  • Audrey Watts, CRNP
    250 Points

    Audrey Watts, CRNP

    WellSpan Family Medicine - Herr's Ridge
    Distance: 9.66 mi
    820 Chambersburg Road
    Gettysburg, PA 17325

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