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  • Dagan Eichholz, APRN
    100 Points

    Dagan Eichholz, APRN

    300 SE 2nd Street
    Suite 100
    Lee's Summit, MO 64063
  • Jeana Wilcox, APRN
    100 Points

    Jeana Wilcox, APRN

    300 SE 2nd Street
    Suite 100
    Lee's Summit, MO 64063
  • Eunice Mutisya, DNP, FNP, C
    150 Points

    Eunice Mutisya, DNP, FNP, C

    University Health Community Care Raytown
    Distance: 8.05 mi
    9406 East 63rd Street
    Raytown, MO 64133
  • Leesa McBroom, FNP-C 50 Points

    Leesa McBroom, FNP-C

    University Health Community Care Raytown
    Distance: 8.05 mi
    9406 East 63rd Street
    Raytown, MO 64133
  • Wanda Haynes, FNPC

    Wanda Haynes, FNPC

    CenterWell Raytown
    Distance: 8.05 mi
    9300 E Gregory Blvd
    Suite A
    Raytown, MO 64133
  • Candice Mcgowan, FNP, BC
    250 Points

    Candice Mcgowan, FNP, BC

    CenterWell Independence
    Distance: 12.58 mi
    19401 E 39th St South
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Stephanie Hutchison, FNP
    100 Points

    Stephanie Hutchison, FNP

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    19401 E 39th St South
    Independence, MO 64057
  • Andrew DeWitt, FNP

    Andrew DeWitt, FNP

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    11605 E 23RD ST S
    Independence, MO 64050
  • Erin Ragner, NP

    Erin Ragner, NP

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    11605 E 23RD ST S
    Independence, MO 64050
  • Rebecca Schafer, ARPN

    Rebecca Schafer, ARPN

    Distance: 12.58 mi
    11605 E 23RD ST S
    Independence, MO 64050
  • Maria Wingrove

    Maria Wingrove

    Maria Wingrove
    Distance: 13.19 mi
    4701 College Boulevard
    204
    Leawood, KS 66211
  • Allison Elliott, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
    200 Points

    Allison Elliott, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

    AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Prairie Village
    Distance: 14.61 mi
    7501 Mission Road
    Suite 103
    Prairie Village, KS 66208
  • Erin Feitz, APRN, FNP-C 100 Points

    Erin Feitz, APRN, FNP-C

    AdventHealth Medical Group Neurology at Roeland Park
    Distance: 16.03 mi
    5675 Roe Boulevard
    Suite 260
    Roeland Park, KS 66205
  • Cheryl  Morgan, Family Nurse Practitioner, ARNP
    220 Points

    Cheryl Morgan, Family Nurse Practitioner, ARNP

    The Center for Intentional Health, LLC
    Distance: 16.27 mi
    9200 Indian Creek Parkway, Bldg 9
    187
    Overland Park, KS 66210
  • Joan Smith, APRN, FNP-C
    210 Points

    Joan Smith, APRN, FNP-C

    AdventHealth Medical Group Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at South Overland Park
    Distance: 16.27 mi
    7840 W 165th Street
    Suite 210
    Overland Park, KS 66223

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