Nearby Cities

Tazewell (16.66 mi)
Wytheville (23.39 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

24605 (3) (1.22 mi)
24651 (2) (16.79 mi)
24382 (14) (23.41 mi)
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  • Kerri A. Jackson, NP
    100 Points

    Kerri A. Jackson, NP

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Bluefield
    3 Westwood Medical Park
    Bluefield, VA 24605
  • Wendy Lawless, FNP-C 100 Points

    Wendy Lawless, FNP-C

    Clinch Valley Family & Specialty Care of Bluefield
    1934 Leatherwood Lane
    Bluefield, VA 24605
  • Kayla McCroskey, FNP-C 100 Points

    Kayla McCroskey, FNP-C

    Clinch Valley Family & Specialty Care of Bluefield
    1934 Leatherwood Lane
    Bluefield, VA 24605
  • Abigail G. Whitt, NP
    100 Points

    Abigail G. Whitt, NP

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Tazewell
    Distance: 16.66 mi
    388 Ben Bolt Ave
    Tazewell, VA 24651
  • Rebekah A. Peery, NP
    100 Points

    Rebekah A. Peery, NP

    Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
    Distance: 16.66 mi
    388 Ben Bolt Ave
    Tazewell, VA 24651
  • Justin W. Jackson, NP
    100 Points

    Justin W. Jackson, NP

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Wytheville
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    1375 West Ridge Rd
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Matthew A. Jones, NP
    100 Points

    Matthew A. Jones, NP

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Wytheville
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    1375 West Ridge Rd
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Jennifer L. Tarter, NP
    100 Points

    Jennifer L. Tarter, NP

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Wytheville
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    1375 West Ridge Rd
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Amanda Arnold, FNP 100 Points

    Amanda Arnold, FNP

    Rapid Care - Wythe Physician Practices
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    1155 N. 4th St.
    Suite 502
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Beth Dalton, FNP-C 100 Points

    Beth Dalton, FNP-C

    Rapid Care - Wythe Physician Practices
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    1155 N. 4th St.
    Suite 502
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Cassidy Hensley, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Cassidy Hensley, FNP-BC

    Rapid Care - Wythe Physician Practices
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    1155 N. 4th St.
    Suite 502
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Amanda Wright, FNP-C 100 Points

    Amanda Wright, FNP-C

    Wythe Physician Practices - Family Care On Main
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    320 W. Main St.
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Crystal Lowder-Tibbs, FNP 100 Points

    Crystal Lowder-Tibbs, FNP

    Wythe Physician Practices - First Choice Family Care
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    360 Virginia Avenue
    Bldg B
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Katherine Morris, FNP 100 Points

    Katherine Morris, FNP

    Wythe Physician Practices - Urology
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    590 W. Ridge Rd., Ste I
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Etthan Miller, FNP 100 Points

    Etthan Miller, FNP

    Wythe Physician Practices Family Care on the Ridge
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    360 Virginia Avenue
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Jill Snider, FNP 100 Points

    Jill Snider, FNP

    Wythe Physician Practices Family Care on the Ridge
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    360 Virginia Avenue
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Tess Chaney, FNP 100 Points

    Tess Chaney, FNP

    Wythe Physician Practices Pediatrics
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    590 W. Ridge Road
    Suite J
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Kasey Stamper, FNP 100 Points

    Kasey Stamper, FNP

    Wythe Physician Practices Pediatrics
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    590 W. Ridge Road
    Suite J
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Melissa Carrico, NP-C 100 Points

    Melissa Carrico, NP-C

    Wythe Physician Practices-Neurology
    Distance: 23.39 mi
    340 Virginia Avenue
    Wytheville, VA 24382
  • Catherine Harrington, FNP 100 Points

    Catherine Harrington, FNP

    Wythe Physician Practices Family Care & Women's Health - Fort Chiswell
    Distance: 26.35 mi
    791 Fort Chiswell Road
    Max Meadows, VA 24360
  • Annabelle Pannell, CNP 100 Points

    Annabelle Pannell, CNP

    Wythe Physician Practices Family Care & Women's Health - Fort Chiswell
    Distance: 26.35 mi
    791 Fort Chiswell Road
    Max Meadows, VA 24360
  • Adam Stiltner, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Adam Stiltner, FNP-BC

    Clinch Valley Urgent Care
    Distance: 27.02 mi
    111 Fashion Rd
    Ste D
    Pounding Mill, VA 24637

Nearby Cities

Tazewell (16.66 mi)
Wytheville (23.39 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.


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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.


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