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  • Jessica Alles, MSN, FNP-C 230 Points

    Jessica Alles, MSN, FNP-C

    Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic – Somers Medical Office Building
    3400 Market Lane
    Kenosha, WI 53144
  • Sandra Beta, NP
    100 Points

    Sandra Beta, NP

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Michelle Bregenzer, APN
    100 Points

    Michelle Bregenzer, APN

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Ruth Diamond, FNP-BC
    100 Points

    Ruth Diamond, FNP-BC

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Susan Fairley-Holbach, RN
    100 Points

    Susan Fairley-Holbach, RN

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Kristen Hilburger, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Kristen Hilburger, FNP-C

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Cynthia Ingram, BS
    100 Points

    Cynthia Ingram, BS

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Heidi Larder, NP
    100 Points

    Heidi Larder, NP

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Mauricio Valencia
    100 Points

    Mauricio Valencia

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Lori Vanhorn, NP
    100 Points

    Lori Vanhorn, NP

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Shency Varughese, MSN
    100 Points

    Shency Varughese, MSN

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Kristin Wasley, NP
    100 Points

    Kristin Wasley, NP

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Lynn Misch, FNP-BC

    Lynn Misch, FNP-BC

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • April Szymanski

    April Szymanski

    Distance: 9.59 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Zion, IL 60099
  • Kimberly Schwerdtfeger, FNP-C, DCNP
    1810 Points

    Kimberly Schwerdtfeger, FNP-C, DCNP

    Distance: 15.37 mi
    103 S. Greenleaf St.
    Suite J
    Gurnee, IL 60031
  • Michelle Bate, NP
    100 Points

    Michelle Bate, NP

    Distance: 15.37 mi
    103 S. Greenleaf St.
    Suite J
    Gurnee, IL 60031
  • Renee Beck-Santiago, APNP 210 Points

    Renee Beck-Santiago, APNP

    Drexel Town Square Health Center
    Distance: 20.9 mi
    7901 S. 6th Street
    Oak Creek, WI 53154
  • Johanna Gross, RN, MSN, APNP 160 Points

    Johanna Gross, RN, MSN, APNP

    Drexel Town Square Health Center
    Distance: 20.9 mi
    7901 S. 6th Street
    Oak Creek, WI 53154
  • Mariska Goebel, DNP, FNP-C, APNP 90 Points

    Mariska Goebel, DNP, FNP-C, APNP

    Greendale Health Center
    Distance: 26.12 mi
    6220 W. Loomis Rd
    Greendale, WI 53129

Nearby Cities

Pleasant P... (6.12 mi)
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Racine (9.96 mi)
Waukegan (15.33 mi)
Gurnee (15.38 mi)
Oak Creek (20.91 mi)
Franklin (23.72 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.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms:
nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications