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  • Don Duff, FNP-C 50 Points

    Don Duff, FNP-C

    Erlanger Orthopaedics
    Distance: 13.04 mi
    979 E 3rd St
    C-225
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Jessica Agnew, NP

    Jessica Agnew, NP

    Adolescent Medicine - Children's Hospital at Erlanger
    Distance: 13.04 mi
    900 E. Third St.
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Erika Puzanov, AG-ACNP-FNP

    Erika Puzanov, AG-ACNP-FNP

    CHI Memorial Infectious Disease Associates
    Distance: 13.04 mi
    721 Glenwood Drive
    Suite W-552
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • John Lytle JR., MSN, FNP-C, RN

    John Lytle JR., MSN, FNP-C, RN

    Erlanger Primary Care - Volkswagen Drive
    Distance: 13.04 mi
    7380 Volkswagen Dr
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • HEATHER MONTGOMERY

    HEATHER MONTGOMERY

    HEATHER MONTGOMERY
    Distance: 13.04 mi
    6106 Shallowford Rd
    Suite 104
    Chattanooga, TN 37421-2239
  • KAREN DAVENPORT

    KAREN DAVENPORT

    KAREN DAVENPORT, APN, ACNP-BC
    Distance: 13.04 mi
    7641 Lee Hwy
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Hillary Templeton, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Hillary Templeton, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Distance: 13.04 mi
    725 Glenwood Dr.
    Suite E-788
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • VALERIE WORTH

    VALERIE WORTH

    VALERIE WORTH
    Distance: 13.04 mi
    7641 Lee Hwy
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Brittany Slatton 100 Points

    Brittany Slatton

    Dunlap
    Distance: 15.47 mi
    7449 State Route 28
    Dunlap, TN 37327
  • David Mullins, ACNP-BC
    200 Points

    David Mullins, ACNP-BC

    Hamilton Health-Cleveland
    Distance: 18.55 mi
    2414 Chambliss Ave NW
    Cleveland, TN 37311
  • Leslie Casteel, MSN

    Leslie Casteel, MSN

    Distance: 18.55 mi
    2620 Westside Dr. NW
    Cleveland, TN 37312
  • Matt Chatfield, MD
    250 Points

    Matt Chatfield, MD

    Erlanger Primary Care - South
    Distance: 21.02 mi
    60 Erlanger South Drive
    Suite A
    Ringgold, GA 30736
  • Sherri Brooks, FNP
    200 Points

    Sherri Brooks, FNP

    Hamilton Walk-In Clinic Catoosa
    Distance: 21.02 mi
    45 College Park Dr
    Ringgold, GA 30736
  • Rachel Goode, FNP-C
    200 Points

    Rachel Goode, FNP-C

    Hamilton Walk-In Clinic Catoosa
    Distance: 21.02 mi
    45 College Park Dr
    Ringgold, GA 30736
  • Kyle Parton, FNP
    200 Points

    Kyle Parton, FNP

    Hamilton Walk-In Clinic Catoosa
    Distance: 21.02 mi
    45 College Park Dr
    Ringgold, GA 30736
  • DONNA ALLISON 100 Points

    DONNA ALLISON

    DONNA ALLISON, FNP-C
    Distance: 21.02 mi
    7566 Nashville St
    Ringgold, GA 30736
  • Caroline Gawthrop, MSN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Caroline Gawthrop, MSN, FNP-C

    Distance: 21.02 mi
    45 College Park Drive
    Ringgold, GA 30736
  • LEILA CLARK 100 Points

    LEILA CLARK

    LEILA CLARK, FNP-C
    Distance: 21.02 mi
    7566 Nashville St
    Ringgold, GA 30736
  • LESLIE WEAVER

    LESLIE WEAVER

    LESLIE WEAVER, FNP-C
    Distance: 21.02 mi
    7566 Nashville St
    Ringgold, GA 30736
  • SARAH HARRIS

    SARAH HARRIS

    SARAH HARRIS
    Distance: 21.02 mi
    7566 Nashville St
    Ringgold, GA 30736-2361
  • Amanda Smith, FNP-BC

    Amanda Smith, FNP-BC

    CHI Memorial Family Practice Associates - Trenton
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    12978 North Main Street
    Trenton, GA 30752

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

?
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