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  • Sara Allen 150 Points

    Sara Allen

    DHMG Family Medicine Maricopa
    21300 N John Wayne Pkwy
    Ste 115
    Maricopa, AZ 85139
  • MARY LEE BECK

    MARY LEE BECK

    MARY LEE BECK
    21300 N John Wayne Pkwy Ste 103
    Maricopa, AZ 851398964
  • Cyndi Ayoub, WHNP
    190 Points

    Cyndi Ayoub, WHNP

    Eddy OB/GYN
    Distance: 20.89 mi
    215 S. Dobson Road
    Suite 1
    Chandler, AZ 85224
  • Raymond Miller 50 Points

    Raymond Miller

    DHMG EV Intensivists - Chandler
    Distance: 20.89 mi
    1955 W Frye Rd
    Chandler, AZ 85224
  • Meilani Jamias 50 Points

    Meilani Jamias

    DHMG Family Medicine Chandler
    Distance: 20.89 mi
    655 S Dobson Rd
    Ste B113
    Chandler, AZ 85224
  • Tina Jones 50 Points

    Tina Jones

    DHMG Gastroenterology - Chandler
    Distance: 20.89 mi
    485 S Dobson Rd
    Ste 101
    Chandler, AZ 85224
  • Cortland Collins 50 Points

    Cortland Collins

    DHMG Orthopedics and Plastic Surgery Chandler Regional
    Distance: 20.89 mi
    485 S Dobson Rd
    Ste 110
    Chandler, AZ 85224

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