Nearby Cities

Quakertown (8.66 mi)
Macungie (9.25 mi)
Sellersville (10.18 mi)
Center Valley (10.88 mi)
Pottstown (13.04 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

18073 (2) (0.55 mi)
18951 (2) (8.18 mi)
18062 (1) (10.22 mi)
18960 (2) (10.59 mi)
18034 (2) (11.48 mi)
> View More
Add Listing

Nurse Practitioner Pennsburg, PA

Find

Nurse Practitioners

In Your Area
Enter or

Nurse Practitioner Pennsburg, PA

Find a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care and prescribe medication.

Results for Pennsburg, PA

  • Karen Snyder, CRNP
    100 Points

    Karen Snyder, CRNP

    2793 Geryville Pike
    Suite 200
    Pennsburg, PA 18073
  • Linzy Peloso, CRNP
    100 Points

    Linzy Peloso, CRNP

    St. Luke's Quakertown Pediatrics
    Distance: 8.66 mi
    237 North West End Boulevard
    Quakertown, PA 18951
  • Tammy Patrick, CRNP
    100 Points

    Tammy Patrick, CRNP

    St. Luke's Upper Bucks Family Medical Center
    Distance: 8.66 mi
    200 Apple Street
    Suite 2
    Quakertown, PA 18951
  • Karen Winter, CRNP
    100 Points

    Karen Winter, CRNP

    Distance: 8.66 mi
    1021 Park Avenue
    Suite 203
    Quakertown, PA 18951
  • Tamatha Urffer, CRNP
    100 Points

    Tamatha Urffer, CRNP

    St. Luke's Macungie Medical Group
    Distance: 9.25 mi
    2550 Route 100
    Suite 220
    Macungie, PA 18062
  • Elizabeth Grasmeder Smith, CRNP
    100 Points

    Elizabeth Grasmeder Smith, CRNP

    St. Luke's OB/GYN Stoneridge - Sellersville
    Distance: 10.18 mi
    670 Lawn Avenue
    Suite 4
    Sellersville, PA 18960
  • Kristina Witter, CRNP
    100 Points

    Kristina Witter, CRNP

    Distance: 10.18 mi
    1107 Bethlehem Pike
    Sellersville, PA 18960
  • Alexandra Sabbia, CRNP
    200 Points

    Alexandra Sabbia, CRNP

    St. Luke's Dermatology - Center Valley
    Distance: 10.88 mi
    5415 Lanark Road
    Center Valley, PA 18034
  • Lynn Birney, CRNP
    100 Points

    Lynn Birney, CRNP

    Distance: 10.88 mi
    5848 Old Bethlehem Pike
    Suite 101
    Center Valley, PA 18034
  • Vanessa Esbri, CRNP
    100 Points

    Vanessa Esbri, CRNP

    Distance: 10.88 mi
    5445 Lanark Road
    Suite 200
    Center Valley, PA 18034
  • Susan Holecz, CRNP
    100 Points

    Susan Holecz, CRNP

    Distance: 10.88 mi
    5425 Lanark Road
    Suite 300
    Center Valley, PA 18034
  • Kori Rusnock, CRNP
    100 Points

    Kori Rusnock, CRNP

    Distance: 10.88 mi
    5425 Lanark Road
    Suite 300
    Center Valley, PA 18034
  • Lisa Landis, CRNP
    100 Points

    Lisa Landis, CRNP

    St. Luke's Senior Care Associates - Center Valley
    Distance: 10.88 mi
    5445 Lanark Road
    Suite 103
    Center Valley, PA 18034
  • Gerald F Driscoll

    Gerald F Driscoll

    Distance: 13.03 mi
    1200 HIGH ST STE 304
    POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
  • Cindy Schmeltz, NP

    Cindy Schmeltz, NP

    Distance: 13.03 mi
    1600 E HIGH ST
    POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
  • Christine Sosnowski, N.P.
    4420 Points

    Christine Sosnowski, N.P.

    Distance: 15.02 mi
    2895 Hamilton Blvd.
    Suite 202
    Allentown, PA 18104
  • Danielle Garzillo, CRNP
    200 Points

    Danielle Garzillo, CRNP

    St. Luke's Cedar Point Primary Care
    Distance: 15.02 mi
    3050 Hamilton Boulevard
    Suite 100
    Allentown, PA 18103
  • Valerie Schissler, CRNP
    200 Points

    Valerie Schissler, CRNP

    St. Luke's Center for Advanced Gynecologic Care
    Distance: 15.02 mi
    240 Cetronia Road
    Suite 125 South
    Allentown, PA 18104
  • Sharon Ravenelle, CRNP
    200 Points

    Sharon Ravenelle, CRNP

    St. Luke's Women's Care OB/GYN - Allentown
    Distance: 15.02 mi
    3440 Lehigh Street
    Suite 101
    Allentown, PA 18103
  • Kerri Alex, CRNP
    100 Points

    Kerri Alex, CRNP

    Distance: 15.02 mi
    1202 Hanover Avenue
    Allentown, PA 18109

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