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  • Tamara Patterson
    200 Points
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    Tamara Patterson

    Forefront Dermatology
    3833 Fairfax Drive
    Suite 360
    Arlington, VA 22203
    Tamara Patterson, PA-C is a certified physician assistant who specializes in the treatment of acne, warts and eczema ...
  • Brittany Rivera, CRNP
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    Brittany Rivera, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at Upper Marlboro
    9440 Marlboro Pike
    Ste. 200
    Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

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Lanham (12.06 mi)
Bladensburg (13.07 mi)
Crofton (13.27 mi)
Hyattsville (14.3 mi)
Greenbelt (14.68 mi)
College Park (15.2 mi)
Alexandria (16.02 mi)
Washington (16.37 mi)
Fort Washi... (16.53 mi)
Waldorf (16.71 mi)
Millersville (17.7 mi)
Annapolis (17.83 mi)
South Laurel (18.36 mi)
White Plains (18.67 mi)
Odenton (18.71 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.

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.

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