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  • Ann Defrangesco, CRNP

    Ann Defrangesco, CRNP

    Center for Behavioral Medicine
    1600 E High St
    Pottstown, PA 19464
  • Gerald F Driscoll

    Gerald F Driscoll

    1200 HIGH ST STE 304
    POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
  • Mohammed Budeir, CRNP

    Mohammed Budeir, CRNP

    Hospitalists Pottstown Tower Health Medical Group
    1600 E High St
    Pottstown, PA 19464
  • Elijah Chumo, CRNP

    Elijah Chumo, CRNP

    Hospitalists Pottstown Tower Health Medical Group
    1600 E High St
    Pottstown, PA 19464
  • Holly Hartman, CRNP

    Holly Hartman, CRNP

    Hospitalists Pottstown Tower Health Medical Group
    1600 E High St
    Pottstown, PA 19464
  • Viyaleta Vaitulevich, CRNP

    Viyaleta Vaitulevich, CRNP

    Hospitalists Pottstown Tower Health Medical Group
    1600 E High St
    Pottstown, PA 19464
  • Amaris Velazquez, CRNP

    Amaris Velazquez, CRNP

    Hospitalists Pottstown Tower Health Medical Group
    1600 E High St
    Pottstown, PA 19464
  • Melanie Cutillo, CRNP

    Melanie Cutillo, CRNP

    Pottstown Hospital
    1600 East High Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464
  • Cindy Schmeltz, NP

    Cindy Schmeltz, NP

    1600 E HIGH ST
    POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
  • Miranda Parsons, CRNP

    Miranda Parsons, CRNP

    Tower Health Medical Group Oncology - Pottstown
    1600 East High Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464
  • Patience Terkowski, CRNP

    Patience Terkowski, CRNP

    Tower Health Medical Group Oncology - Pottstown
    1600 East High Street
    Pottstown, PA 19464
  • Jesse Kasitz, CRNP

    Jesse Kasitz, CRNP

    Tower Health Medical Group Surgery - Pottstown
    1597 Medical Dr Fl 2
    Pottstown, PA 19464
  • Taylor Belokopyty, CRNP

    Taylor Belokopyty, CRNP

    Tower Health Urgent Care - North Coventry
    16 Glocker Way
    Pottstown, PA 19465
  • Veronica Dorr, CRNP

    Veronica Dorr, CRNP

    Tower Health Urgent Care - Douglassville
    Distance: 4.13 mi
    1139 Ben Franklin Hwy W Ste 114
    Douglassville, PA 19518
  • Kyle Rompala, CRNP

    Kyle Rompala, CRNP

    Tower Health Urgent Care - Douglassville
    Distance: 4.13 mi
    1139 Ben Franklin Hwy W Ste 114
    Douglassville, PA 19518
  • Jodi Weldele, CRNP

    Jodi Weldele, CRNP

    Tower Health Urgent Care - Douglassville
    Distance: 4.13 mi
    1139 Ben Franklin Hwy W Ste 114
    Douglassville, PA 19518
  • Zachary Tanner, CRNP

    Zachary Tanner, CRNP

    Tower Health Medical Group Cardiology - Limerick
    Distance: 6.8 mi
    296 W Ridge Pike
    Limerick, PA 19468
  • Darlene Vernon, CRNP

    Darlene Vernon, CRNP

    Tower Health Medical Group Cardiology - Limerick
    Distance: 6.8 mi
    296 W Ridge Pike
    Limerick, PA 19468
  • Michelle Fleming, CRNP

    Michelle Fleming, CRNP

    Tower Health Urgent Care - Limerick
    Distance: 6.8 mi
    33 W Ridge Pike Ste 627
    Limerick, PA 19468
  • Toni Lynn Weinsteiger, CRNP

    Toni Lynn Weinsteiger, CRNP

    Tower Health Medical Group Family Medicine - Birdsboro
    Distance: 8.25 mi
    321 N Furnace St Ste 100
    Birdsboro, PA 19508
  • Sarah Brigger, CRNP

    Sarah Brigger, CRNP

    Hospitalists Phoenixville Tower Health Medical Group
    Distance: 10.66 mi
    140 Nutt Rd
    Phoenixville, PA 19460
  • Kim-Khue Dinh, CRNP

    Kim-Khue Dinh, CRNP

    Hospitalists Phoenixville Tower Health Medical Group
    Distance: 10.66 mi
    140 Nutt Rd
    Phoenixville, PA 19460
  • Amanda Hudson, CRNP

    Amanda Hudson, CRNP

    Hospitalists Phoenixville Tower Health Medical Group
    Distance: 10.66 mi
    140 Nutt Rd
    Phoenixville, PA 19460
  • Logan McGahuey, CRNP

    Logan McGahuey, CRNP

    Hospitalists Phoenixville Tower Health Medical Group
    Distance: 10.66 mi
    140 Nutt Rd
    Phoenixville, PA 19460

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