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  • Janet Trabosh 150 Points
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    Janet Trabosh

    Sami Khan
    23 South Howell Avenue
    Suite F
    Centereach, NY 11720
    Janet Trabosh practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Centereach, NY.Janet Trabosh graduated from Medical College of Ge...
  • Maria Antonio
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    Maria Antonio

    Maria Antonio
    292 Long Ridge Road
    Suite 104
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Maria Antonio practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Stamford, CT.
  • Carolyn Kasov
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    Carolyn Kasov

    Carolyn M Kasov
    29 Hospital Plaza
    Suite 501
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Carolyn Kasov practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Stamford, CT.
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    Sonia Garcia, NP

    14 Brooklyn Ave
    #16
    Freeport, NY 11520
    Sonia Garcia is a Geriatric Specialist at our Freeport primary care doctor’s office. Sonia is excited to get to know ...
  • Sharon Doyle, MS RN CS NPP 220 Points

    Sharon Doyle, MS RN CS NPP

    Doyle Sharon Ms RN CS NPP
    139 Main Street
    Suite C
    Stony Brook, NY 11790
  • Christina Grassi

    Christina Grassi

    Long Island Nephrology - Stony Brook
    2500 Nesconset Hwy
    Building 7
    Stony Brook, NY 11790

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Ronkonkoma (7.77 mi)
Medford (10.48 mi)
Brentwood (11.4 mi)
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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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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.

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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.

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