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  • Melissa Long, FNP-C
    200 Points

    Melissa Long, FNP-C

    Saint Vincent Medical Group: Urology
    85 Prescott St
    Ste 403
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Jordan Dewhurst, FNP-C
    200 Points

    Jordan Dewhurst, FNP-C

    Women's Wellness Associates
    123 Summer St
    Ste 587
    Worcester, MA 01608
  • Colleen Hanesian, NP
    160 Points

    Colleen Hanesian, NP

    21 Eastern Ave
    Third Fl
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Lorraine Loretz, DPM, NP
    150 Points

    Lorraine Loretz, DPM, NP

    21 Eastern Ave
    Third Fl
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Jeffrey Chhim, CNP
    100 Points

    Jeffrey Chhim, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Mallory Gibbons, NP
    100 Points

    Mallory Gibbons, NP

    21 Eastern Ave
    Third Fl
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Yukiko Bowdoin, AGNP-C 100 Points

    Yukiko Bowdoin, AGNP-C

    Saint Vincent Family Medicine: Shore Drive Family Medicine
    102 Shore Dr
    Ste 403
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Kathy Martin, MSN, ACNPC-AG 100 Points

    Kathy Martin, MSN, ACNPC-AG

    Saint Vincent Medical Group - Eaton Place Oncology
    1 Eaton Pl.
    Suite 23
    Worcester, MA 01608
  • Rebecca Smith, MS, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Rebecca Smith, MS, FNP-BC

    Saint Vincent Medical Group- Women's Wellness Associates
    123 Summer Street, Suite 587
    Worcester, MA 01608
  • Puja Bhagat, FNP-C 100 Points

    Puja Bhagat, FNP-C

    Saint Vincent Medical Group: Interventional Cardiology
    123 Summer St
    Ste 273 North
    Worcester, MA 01608
  • Alexandr Kleynerman, CNP 50 Points

    Alexandr Kleynerman, CNP

    291 Lincoln Street
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Janet McDade, CNP 10 Points

    Janet McDade, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Paula Abate, CNP

    Paula Abate, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Elizabeth Abbruzzese, CNP

    Elizabeth Abbruzzese, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Allison Aditays, CNP

    Allison Aditays, CNP

    119 Belmont Street
    Pre-Surgical Evaluation
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Sandra Aiello, CNP

    Sandra Aiello, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Digital Medicine
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Suzanne Allen, CNP

    Suzanne Allen, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Pediatrics/Adolescent Medicine
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Vanessa Alves, CNP

    Vanessa Alves, CNP

    119 Belmont Street
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Christine Anderson, CNP

    Christine Anderson, CNP

    33 Kendall Street
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Somto Anumba Nnah, CNP

    Somto Anumba Nnah, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Lisa Arello, CNP

    Lisa Arello, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Yuliya Ariskin, CNP

    Yuliya Ariskin, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Krystle Armand, CNP

    Krystle Armand, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Vida Asante, CNP

    Vida Asante, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Suzanne Ashton, CNP

    Suzanne Ashton, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Anesthesiology
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Lin Astill, CNP

    Lin Astill, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Abraham Ballah, CNP

    Abraham Ballah, CNP

    1 West Boylston Street
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Giovana Barbosa Felipe, CNP

    Giovana Barbosa Felipe, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Cathi Bartolini, CNP

    Cathi Bartolini, CNP

    119 Belmont Street
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Meghan Beaulieu, CNP

    Meghan Beaulieu, CNP

    119 Belmont Street
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Kristen Belin, CNP

    Kristen Belin, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Erich Berantuo, CNP

    Erich Berantuo, CNP

    26 Queen Street
    Worcester, MA 01610
  • Katherine Birkholz, CNP

    Katherine Birkholz, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Allison Bitto, CNP

    Allison Bitto, CNP

    119 Belmont Street
    Worcester, MA 01605
  • Samantha Bond, CNP

    Samantha Bond, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Anthony Booker-Wilkinson, CNP

    Anthony Booker-Wilkinson, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Anstrice Braga, CNP

    Anstrice Braga, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Critical Care
    Worcester, MA 01655
  • Ashley Brodeur, CNP

    Ashley Brodeur, CNP

    55 Lake Avenue North
    Worcester, MA 01655

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