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  • Andrew Whitis
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    Andrew Whitis

    Tampa General Hospital Cancer Center South Florida - Palm Springs
    11621 Kew Gardens Ave.
    Suite 101A
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
    Andrew Whitis practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
  • Johanna Calderon
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    Johanna Calderon

    Tampa General Hospital Digestive Health Center
    2001 N Flagler Dr
    West Palm Beach, FL 33407
    "Johanna Calderon is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and advanced practice registered nurse. With 12 year...
  • Johanna Calderon
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    Johanna Calderon

    Tampa General Hospital Digestive Health Center
    3401 PGA Blvd
    #500
    West Palm Beach, FL 33410
    "Johanna Calderon is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and advanced practice registered nurse. With 12 year...
  • Andrew Whitis
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    Andrew Whitis

    Tampa General Hospital Cancer Center South Florida - Lake Worth
    1630 S. Congress Ave.
    Suite 200
    Palm Springs, FL 33461
    Andrew Whitis practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Palm Springs, FL.
  • Maria Cruz
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    Maria Cruz

    Maria D Cruz, NP
    2155 SE Federal Hwy
    Stuart, FL 34994
    Maria Cruz practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Stuart, FL.
  • Pamela Harrington
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    Pamela Harrington

    Pamela G Harrington, NP
    2155 SE Federal Hwy
    Stuart, FL 34994
    Pamela Harrington practices as a Nurse Practitioner in Stuart, FL.
  • Sherry Burkett, APRN
    100 Points

    Sherry Burkett, APRN

    840 U.S. Hwy 1
    Suite 400
    North Palm Beach, FL 33408

Nearby Cities

Lake Park (1.53 mi)
Palm Beach... (3.52 mi)
West Palm ... (7.28 mi)
Jupiter (8.1 mi)
Palm Springs (12.58 mi)
Greenacres (13.47 mi)
Lake Worth (14.02 mi)
Wellington (14.74 mi)
Loxahatchee (15.31 mi)
Atlantis (15.71 mi)
Lantana (16.06 mi)
Boynton Beach (20.21 mi)
Delray Beach (24.61 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