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  • Kristen Allard, CRNP
    150 Points

    Kristen Allard, CRNP

    Distance: 11.08 mi
    6190 Georgetown Boulevard
    Suite 104
    Eldersburg, MD 21784
  • Kerri Davis, CRNP
    150 Points

    Kerri Davis, CRNP

    Distance: 11.08 mi
    6190 Georgetown Boulevard
    Suite 104
    Eldersburg, MD 21784
  • Margaret Hammersla, NP
    150 Points

    Margaret Hammersla, NP

    Distance: 11.08 mi
    1645 Liberty Road
    Suite 204
    Eldersburg, MD 21784
  • Kristin Keeley, NP
    150 Points

    Kristin Keeley, NP

    Distance: 11.08 mi
    1380 Progress Way
    Suite 102
    Eldersburg, MD 21784
  • Jill Koeppen, CRNP
    150 Points

    Jill Koeppen, CRNP

    Distance: 11.08 mi
    6190 Georgetown Boulevard
    Suite 104
    Eldersburg, MD 21784
  • Emily Lee, NP
    150 Points

    Emily Lee, NP

    Distance: 11.08 mi
    6190 Georgetown Boulevard
    Suite 104
    Eldersburg, MD 21784
  • Crystal Leonard, CRNP
    150 Points

    Crystal Leonard, CRNP

    Distance: 11.08 mi
    6190 Georgetown Boulevard
    Suite 104
    Eldersburg, MD 21784
  • Phyllis Shand, NP
    150 Points

    Phyllis Shand, NP

    Distance: 11.08 mi
    1645 Liberty Road
    Suite 204
    Eldersburg, MD 21784
  • Princess Stephenson 100 Points

    Princess Stephenson

    Peridot Primary Care
    Distance: 11.6 mi
    23202 Brewers Tavern Way
    Clarksburg, MD 20871
  • Karen Stewart, NP
    150 Points

    Karen Stewart, NP

    Distance: 11.93 mi
    2435 West Belvedere Avenue
    Suite 52
    West Friendship, MD 21794
  • Terence J. Barlow, DNP, CRNP
    150 Points

    Terence J. Barlow, DNP, CRNP

    Distance: 13.91 mi
    110 Baughmans Lane
    Suite 270
    Frederick, MD 21702
  • Jessica Taylor 100 Points

    Jessica Taylor

    Forefront Dermatology
    Distance: 13.91 mi
    77 Thomas Johnson Drive
    Suite C
    Frederick, MD 21702
  • JENNIFER GULARSON 100 Points

    JENNIFER GULARSON

    JENNIFER GULARSON, PA-C
    Distance: 13.91 mi
    182 Thomas Johnson Drive
    Suite #100
    Frederick, MD 217024486
  • Princess Stephenson, Family Nurse Practitioner 100 Points

    Princess Stephenson, Family Nurse Practitioner

    Peridot Health
    Distance: 13.91 mi
    5255 Buckeystown Pike
    Frederick, MD 21704
  • Melissa Bandele, CRNP
    200 Points

    Melissa Bandele, CRNP

    Adventist Medical Group - Primary Care
    Distance: 15.36 mi
    19735 Germantown Road
    Suite 310
    Germantown, MD 20874
  • Colleen Marshall, CRNP 100 Points

    Colleen Marshall, CRNP

    Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates
    Distance: 15.36 mi
    19735 Germantown Road
    Suite 190
    Germantown, MD 20874
  • Ryann Brickley, CRNP
    420 Points

    Ryann Brickley, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at Olney
    Distance: 16.11 mi
    18109 Prince Philip Drive
    Suite B-200
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Gissel Sonnenbrot, CRNP
    250 Points

    Gissel Sonnenbrot, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Women's Health at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
    Distance: 16.11 mi
    18101 Prince Philip Drive
    Suite 5100
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Jason Badillo, PA-C
    220 Points

    Jason Badillo, PA-C

    MedStar Health: Cardiology Associates at Olney
    Distance: 16.11 mi
    18101 Prince Philip Drive
    #4100
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Sandy Wiese, AGACNP-BC 110 Points

    Sandy Wiese, AGACNP-BC

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
    Distance: 16.11 mi
    18109 Prince Philip Dr.
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Erin Ruane, ANP-BC, BSN 100 Points

    Erin Ruane, ANP-BC, BSN

    MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
    Distance: 16.11 mi
    18105 Prince Philip Dr.
    TG100
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Kathleen Lawson, FNP, MSN 100 Points

    Kathleen Lawson, FNP, MSN

    MedStar Health: Bariatric Surgery at Olney
    Distance: 16.11 mi
    18109 Prince Philip Dr.
    Ste. B100
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Stacy Hoenes, CRNP 100 Points

    Stacy Hoenes, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at 18111 Prince Philip
    Distance: 16.11 mi
    18111 Prince Philip Drive
    Ste. 207
    Olney, MD 20832
  • Margaret Dermer, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C
    150 Points

    Margaret Dermer, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C

    Distance: 16.16 mi
    1011 Baltimore Boulevard
    Westminster, MD 21157

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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