Nearby Cities

Mattawan (5.49 mi)
Decatur (8.7 mi)
Gobles (9.9 mi)
Portage (15.96 mi)
Kalamazoo (16.36 mi)
Vicksburg (19.56 mi)
Dowagiac (19.62 mi)
Plainwell (19.72 mi)
Allegan (21.59 mi)
Three Rivers (23.11 mi)
South Haven (23.36 mi)
Galesburg (24.68 mi)
Richland (24.83 mi)
Add Listing

Nurse Practitioner Paw Paw, MI 49079

Find

Nurse Practitioners

In Your Area
Enter or

Nurse Practitioner Paw Paw, MI 49079

Find a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care and prescribe medication.

Results for Paw Paw, MI 49079

  • Jennifer Hilton, APRN-CNP, FNP
    250 Points

    Jennifer Hilton, APRN-CNP, FNP

    Bronson LakeView Family Care - Internal Medicine
    451 Health Parkway, Suite F
    Paw Paw, MI 49079
  • Sara Bailey, NP
    250 Points

    Sara Bailey, NP

    Bronson LakeView Family Care - Paw Paw (Suite A)
    451 Health Parkway, Suite A
    Paw Paw, MI 49079
  • Michelle Cooper, FNP-C
    250 Points

    Michelle Cooper, FNP-C

    Bronson LakeView Family Care - Paw Paw (Suite B)
    451 Health Parkway, Suite B
    Paw Paw, MI 49079
  • Becky Markus, FNP
    250 Points

    Becky Markus, FNP

    Bronson LakeView Family Care - Paw Paw (Suite B)
    451 Health Parkway, Suite B
    Paw Paw, MI 49079
  • Kristen DeGroff, FNP-C
    250 Points

    Kristen DeGroff, FNP-C

    Bronson LakeView Family Care - Paw Paw (Suite G)
    451 Health Parkway, Suite G
    Paw Paw, MI 49079
  • Amy Roberts, NP
    250 Points

    Amy Roberts, NP

    Bronson LakeView Family Care - Pediatrics
    451 Health Parkway, Suite E
    Paw Paw, MI 49079
  • Robin Schoenheit, NP
    250 Points

    Robin Schoenheit, NP

    Bronson LakeView Neurobehavioral Health Specialists
    404 Hazen Street, Suite L3
    Paw Paw, MI 49079
  • Debra Schultz, NP
    250 Points

    Debra Schultz, NP

    Bronson Pulmonary Medicine Specialists - Paw Paw
    451 Health Parkway, Suite C
    Paw Paw, MI 49079
  • Marisa Leighton, NP
    200 Points

    Marisa Leighton, NP

    Bronson LakeView Family Care - Paw Paw (Suite A)
    451 Health Parkway, Suite A
    Paw Paw, MI 49079
  • Betsy Becker, NP
    150 Points

    Betsy Becker, NP

    451 Health Parkway, Suite E
    Paw Paw, MI 49079

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