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  • Ordella Hawkins, FNP 150 Points

    Ordella Hawkins, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Dallas Diagnostic Association - Plano
    4716 Alliance Blvd
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Johanna Romero, AGPCNP 50 Points

    Johanna Romero, AGPCNP

    Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Plano
    4708 Alliance Blvd
    Pavilion I, Ste 540
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Meghan Thompson, FNP 50 Points

    Meghan Thompson, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Plano
    4708 Alliance Blvd
    Pavilion I, Ste 540
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Kristin Dittrich, FNP 50 Points

    Kristin Dittrich, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Dallas Diagnostic Association - Plano
    4716 Alliance Blvd
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Rachel Lawrence, AGACNP, FNP 50 Points

    Rachel Lawrence, AGACNP, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Dallas Diagnostic Association - Plano
    4716 Alliance Blvd
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Jessica Perkins, FNP 50 Points

    Jessica Perkins, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Dallas Diagnostic Association - Plano
    4716 Alliance Blvd
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Asha Tharakan, FNP 50 Points

    Asha Tharakan, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Dallas Diagnostic Association - Plano
    4716 Alliance Blvd
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Sigimol Joseph, FNP 50 Points

    Sigimol Joseph, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases Group - Plano
    4708 Alliance Blvd
    Pavilion I, Ste 200
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Ayesha Rahman, FNP 50 Points

    Ayesha Rahman, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases Group - Plano
    4708 Alliance Blvd
    Pavilion I, Ste 200
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Erika Diniz-Borkar, AGPCNP 50 Points

    Erika Diniz-Borkar, AGPCNP

    Baylor Scott & White Supportive and Palliative Care - Plano
    4708 Alliance Blvd
    Ste 400
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Mallorie Walkup, FNP 50 Points

    Mallorie Walkup, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Supportive and Palliative Care - Plano
    4708 Alliance Blvd
    Ste 400
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Serah Wanjiru, AGNP 50 Points

    Serah Wanjiru, AGNP

    Baylor Scott & White Supportive and Palliative Care - Plano
    4708 Alliance Blvd
    Ste 400
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Annika Evans, WHNP 50 Points

    Annika Evans, WHNP

    Baylor Scott & White Texas Urogynecology Associates - Plano
    4601 Old Shepard Pl
    Bldg 3, Ste 301
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Misty Lawrence, AGACNP 50 Points

    Misty Lawrence, AGACNP

    Baylor Scott & White The Heart Group - Plano
    4716 Alliance Blvd
    Pavilion II, Ste 340
    Plano, TX 75093
  • Carolyn Conklin

    Carolyn Conklin

    6124 West Parker Road
    Suite 434
    Plano, TX 75093

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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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.


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