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Lincoln City (22.28 mi)

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97365 (7) (4.07 mi)
97367 (4) (23 mi)
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  • Rea May Danao, MSN
    200 Points

    Rea May Danao, MSN

    Samaritan Hematology & Oncology Consultants - Newport
    930 SW Abbey St
    Newport, OR 97365
  • Michaela Best, FNP
    200 Points

    Michaela Best, FNP

    Samaritan Medical Group Occupational Medicine - Newport
    705 SW Coast Hwy
    Suite A
    Newport, OR 97365
  • Amber Subialdea, NP
    200 Points

    Amber Subialdea, NP

    Samaritan Obstetrics & Gynecology - Newport
    930 SW Abbey St
    Suite B
    Newport, OR 97365
  • Toni Eeftink, PMHNP 100 Points

    Toni Eeftink, PMHNP

    Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital
    930 SW Abbey St
    Newport, OR 97365
  • Joyce A Johnson, NP

    Joyce A Johnson, NP

    1010 S W COAST HIGHWAY STE 201
    NEWPORT, OR 97365
  • Annette Bongers, FNP

    Annette Bongers, FNP

    Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital
    930 SW Abbey St
    Newport, OR 97365
  • Kathryn Menefee, FNP

    Kathryn Menefee, FNP

    Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital
    930 SW Abbey St
    Newport, OR 97365
  • Cheri Morgan, FNP
    200 Points

    Cheri Morgan, FNP

    Samaritan Coastal Clinic
    Distance: 22.26 mi
    825 NW Highway 101
    Suite A
    Lincoln City, OR 97367
  • Michelle Jones, FNP
    200 Points

    Michelle Jones, FNP

    Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
    Distance: 22.26 mi
    3043 NE 28th Street
    Lincoln City, OR 97367
  • Leah McGuire, ANP
    200 Points

    Leah McGuire, ANP

    Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
    Distance: 22.26 mi
    3043 NE 28th Street
    Lincoln City, OR 97367
  • Eve Hyatt, FNP

    Eve Hyatt, FNP

    Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
    Distance: 22.26 mi
    3043 NE 28th Street
    Lincoln City, OR 97367

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Lincoln City (22.28 mi)

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