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  • Jacqueline Cook, FNP-C
    260 Points

    Jacqueline Cook, FNP-C

    Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Jessica Crouch, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Jessica Crouch, FNP-BC

    Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Stacy Gholz, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Stacy Gholz, FNP-BC

    Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Kelley Jenkins, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Kelley Jenkins, FNP-BC

    Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Haley Mease, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Haley Mease, FNP-BC

    Adult Medicine & Endocrinology Specialists
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Sally Howard, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Sally Howard, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Ear, Nose & Throat
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Kimberly Cochran, WHNP-BC
    250 Points

    Kimberly Cochran, WHNP-BC

    CoxHealth - OB/GYN
    1000 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Taylor Ragland, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Taylor Ragland, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Orthopedic Surgery
    3555 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Jordan Wilson, A-GNP
    250 Points

    Jordan Wilson, A-GNP

    CoxHealth - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    3555 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Celeste Andrews, FNP-BC, DNP, NP-C
    250 Points

    Celeste Andrews, FNP-BC, DNP, NP-C

    CoxHealth - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Clinic
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Barbra Drake, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Barbra Drake, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Clinic
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Aurora Martinez, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Aurora Martinez, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Clinic
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Whitney Buchanan, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Whitney Buchanan, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Urology
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Jordan Grote, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Jordan Grote, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Urology
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Michelle Spencer, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Michelle Spencer, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Center Campbell
    2750 South Campbell Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Shelbey Wilkening, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Shelbey Wilkening, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Center Campbell
    2750 South Campbell Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Emilee Looney, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Emilee Looney, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth Primrose OB/GYN
    1000 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Ronald Dees, ACNPC-AG
    250 Points

    Ronald Dees, ACNPC-AG

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Susan Jones, AGACNP-BC
    250 Points

    Susan Jones, AGACNP-BC

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Jennifer Regan, AGACNP-BC
    250 Points

    Jennifer Regan, AGACNP-BC

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Cody Whittington, NP-C
    250 Points

    Cody Whittington, NP-C

    CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center
    3800 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Nancy Boss, FNP-BC
    250 Points

    Nancy Boss, FNP-BC

    Jared Neuroscience Center
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Anthony Inmon, FNP
    250 Points

    Anthony Inmon, FNP

    Jared Neuroscience Center
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Lisa Potthoff, A-GNP
    250 Points

    Lisa Potthoff, A-GNP

    Jared Neuroscience Center
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Cally Lampe, FNP-BC
    160 Points

    Cally Lampe, FNP-BC

    Jared Neuroscience Center
    3801 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Latoya Compton, FNP
    150 Points

    Latoya Compton, FNP

    3555 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Brittany Bain, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Brittany Bain, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Colorectal Surgery
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Christina Welton, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Christina Welton, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Ear, Nose & Throat
    960 East Walnut Lawn Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Kristin Heydt, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Kristin Heydt, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Gynecologic Oncology
    3850 South National Avenue
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Brad Brown, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Brad Brown, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Internal Medicine
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Laura Burton, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Laura Burton, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Internal Medicine
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Teresa Cunningham, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Teresa Cunningham, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Internal Medicine
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Leslie Lee, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Leslie Lee, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Internal Medicine
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Robert Lien, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Robert Lien, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Internal Medicine
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Angela Powers, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Angela Powers, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Internal Medicine
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Shelly Ronayne, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Shelly Ronayne, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Internal Medicine
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Karen Young, FNP-BC
    150 Points

    Karen Young, FNP-BC

    CoxHealth - Internal Medicine
    1001 East Primrose Street
    Springfield, MO 65807

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