Nearby Cities

Fishersville (5.91 mi)
Waynesboro (8.28 mi)
Staunton (8.51 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

22939 (5) (5.39 mi)
22980 (8) (7.83 mi)
24401 (1) (8.86 mi)
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  • Vicki Forester 50 Points

    Vicki Forester

    Vicki Lynn Forester, FNP
    24 Gloucester Rd
    Stuarts Draft, VA 24477
  • Meera Kumar 100 Points

    Meera Kumar

    UVA Cancer Center Augusta
    Distance: 5.91 mi
    57 Beam Ln.
    3rd Floor, Suite 300
    Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Terran Sims, ACNP 100 Points

    Terran Sims, ACNP

    UVA Health Specialty Care Pinnacle Drive
    Distance: 5.91 mi
    9 Pinnacle Dr.
    Suite A03
    Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Nina Stewart, FNP 100 Points

    Nina Stewart, FNP

    UVA Health Specialty Care Pinnacle Drive
    Distance: 5.91 mi
    9 Pinnacle Dr.
    Suite A03
    Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Laurel Mercurio

    Laurel Mercurio

    Laurel F Mercurio, PA
    Distance: 5.91 mi
    57 Beam Lane
    Suite 202
    Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Josue Droz-Leandry 100 Points

    Josue Droz-Leandry

    Josue Droz-Leandry, PA
    Distance: 8.28 mi
    2014 Goose Creek Road
    Suite 116
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Diane Burns, FNP 100 Points

    Diane Burns, FNP

    UVA Health Dialysis Augusta
    Distance: 8.28 mi
    2602 West Main Street
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Karen Sumner, AG-ACNP 100 Points

    Karen Sumner, AG-ACNP

    UVA Health Dialysis Augusta
    Distance: 8.28 mi
    2602 West Main Street
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Leah Wayner, ACNP, MSN, RN 100 Points

    Leah Wayner, ACNP, MSN, RN

    UVA Health Dialysis Augusta
    Distance: 8.28 mi
    2602 West Main Street
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Beth Rieches

    Beth Rieches

    Beth Elaine Rieches, FNP
    Distance: 8.28 mi
    1850 Rosser Ave
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Christina Schultz, FNP

    Christina Schultz, FNP

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Waynesboro
    Distance: 8.28 mi
    428 S Magnolia Ave
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Meenakshi Chavan, FNP

    Meenakshi Chavan, FNP

    UVA Health Dialysis Augusta
    Distance: 8.28 mi
    2602 West Main Street
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Monica Pitt, FNP

    Monica Pitt, FNP

    UVA Health UVA Primary Care Waynesboro
    Distance: 8.28 mi
    1850 Rosser Avenue
    Waynesboro, VA 22980
  • Elizabeth C Cobb, FNP

    Elizabeth C Cobb, FNP

    Distance: 8.51 mi
    40 LAMBERT ST STE 522
    STAUNTON, VA 24401
  • Holly Mason 150 Points

    Holly Mason

    UVA Pediatrics Harrisonburg McGaheysville
    Distance: 28.69 mi
    9982 Spotswood Trail
    McGaheysville, VA 22840

Nearby Cities

Fishersville (5.91 mi)
Waynesboro (8.28 mi)
Staunton (8.51 mi)

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.


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