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Demorest (12.14 mi)
Lavonia (16.14 mi)
Walhalla (20.01 mi)
Clayton (21.15 mi)
Seneca (22.82 mi)
Cleveland (24.55 mi)
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  • Rachel Smith, FNP
    580 Points

    Rachel Smith, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Toccoa Clinic Internal Medicine
    58 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Carolina Thomas, FNP
    540 Points

    Carolina Thomas, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Toccoa Clinic Family Medicine
    58 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Morgan Carter, FNP
    510 Points

    Morgan Carter, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Toccoa Clinic Internal Medicine
    58 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Merrie Hamby, FNP
    510 Points

    Merrie Hamby, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Toccoa Clinic Internal Medicine
    58 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Ashley Dunson, FNP
    340 Points

    Ashley Dunson, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Toccoa Clinic Family Medicine
    58 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Travis Dobbs, FNP
    340 Points

    Travis Dobbs, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Toccoa Clinic Internal Medicine
    58 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Robin Sweat, FNP
    310 Points

    Robin Sweat, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Toccoa Clinic Internal Medicine
    58 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Valerie DeFoor, FNP
    300 Points

    Valerie DeFoor, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Toccoa Clinic Internal Medicine
    58 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Traci Coyne, FNP
    290 Points

    Traci Coyne, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN
    58 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Cortney Galloway, ACPNP
    280 Points

    Cortney Galloway, ACPNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Pediatrics
    274 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Cecilia Moore, PCPNP
    260 Points

    Cecilia Moore, PCPNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Pediatrics
    274 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Dawn Morgan, PCPNP
    260 Points

    Dawn Morgan, PCPNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Pediatrics
    274 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Mary Anderson, FNP
    250 Points

    Mary Anderson, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Pediatrics
    274 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577
  • Connie Watts, AGACNP
    150 Points

    Connie Watts, AGACNP

    58 Big A Road
    Toccoa, GA 30577

Nearby Cities

Demorest (12.14 mi)
Lavonia (16.14 mi)
Walhalla (20.01 mi)
Clayton (21.15 mi)
Seneca (22.82 mi)
Cleveland (24.55 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