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Nurse Practitioner Dayton, OH 45459

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  • Amanda Nichols, APRN-CNP 120 Points

    Amanda Nichols, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Years Ahead - Centerville
    6661 Clyo Rd
    Centerville, OH 45459
  • Annette Hawthorn, APRN-CNP 110 Points

    Annette Hawthorn, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Medical Group OB-GYN - Washington Township Campus
    1989 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.
    Suite 100
    Centerville, OH 45459
  • Jeri Downey, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Jeri Downey, APRN-CNP

    Kettering Health Medical Group Gastroenterology- Cornerstone Health Center
    7700 Washington Village Dr.
    Suite 120
    Centerville, OH 45459
  • Sharilyn Hamilton, APRN-CNP 60 Points

    Sharilyn Hamilton, APRN-CNP

    6438 Wilmington Pike, Suite 220
    Centerville, OH 45459
  • Brandie McGuire, APRN-CNP 320 Points

    Brandie McGuire, APRN-CNP

    Progressive Women's Health Care - Cornerstone Health Center
    7756 Washington Village Dr.
    Suite 135
    Washington Township, OH 45459
  • Sarah King, APRN-CNP 110 Points

    Sarah King, APRN-CNP

    Progressive Women's Health Care - Cornerstone Health Center
    7756 Washington Village Dr.
    Suite 135
    Washington Township, OH 45459

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.


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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.

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.


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