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  • Chrystal Killinger, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Chrystal Killinger, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Gastroenterology
    3901 South Fremont Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Heather Stewart, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Heather Stewart, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Gastroenterology
    3901 South Fremont Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Sophia Denning, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Sophia Denning, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Advantage Care
    1819 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Stephanie Rich, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Stephanie Rich, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Advantage Care
    1819 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Edrie Wichern, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Edrie Wichern, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Gastroenterology
    3901 South Fremont Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Melissa Knudsen, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Melissa Knudsen, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Advantage Care
    1819 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Thuy Dang, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Thuy Dang, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Center Southern Hills
    2702 East Sunshine Street
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Shara Bryan, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Shara Bryan, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Center Steeplechase
    1530 East Republic Road
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Lynette Foster, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Lynette Foster, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Center Steeplechase
    1530 East Republic Road
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Jennifer Harp, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Jennifer Harp, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Center Steeplechase
    1530 East Republic Road
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Helen Kozlov, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Helen Kozlov, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Skin Care Clinic
    1530 East Republic Road
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Chelsy McCall, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Chelsy McCall, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Urgent Care Springfield: Sunshine & National
    1819 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Sarah Garrott, FNP-BC
    100 Points

    Sarah Garrott, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Gastroenterology
    3901 South Fremont Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Mary Keller, FNP
    100 Points

    Mary Keller, FNP

    1819 S. National Ave
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Catharine Sellers, GNP
    100 Points

    Catharine Sellers, GNP

    1819 S. National Ave
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Zachary Orr 50 Points

    Zachary Orr

    Mercy Clinic Intensivists - Springfield
    1235 E. Cherokee Street
    Suite Room 194
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Rebecca Smading 50 Points

    Rebecca Smading

    Mercy Clinic Neurology - Whiteside
    2115 S. Fremont Avenue
    Suite 3000
    Springfield, MO 65804
  • Amy Shipley 50 Points

    Amy Shipley

    Mercy Clinic Vascular Specialists - Whiteside
    2115 S. Fremont Avenue
    Suite 5000
    Springfield, MO 65804

Nearby Cities

Brookline (7.61 mi)
Battlefield (7.95 mi)
Willard (9.47 mi)
Nixa (11.88 mi)
Ozark (14.36 mi)
Rogersville (14.9 mi)
Marshfield (23.13 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

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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.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms: nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications