Nearby Cities

Richlands (1.95 mi)
Pounding Mill (2.9 mi)
Tazewell (13.33 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

24609 (10) (0.58 mi)
24637 (1) (2.35 mi)
24641 (4) (2.56 mi)
24651 (2) (13.18 mi)
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  • Keshia Hackworth, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Keshia Hackworth, FNP-BC

    Clinch Valley Family Care
    1100 Cedar Valley Drive
    Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • Susan Harris, NP 100 Points

    Susan Harris, NP

    Clinch Valley Family Care
    1100 Cedar Valley Drive
    Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • Nona Crouse, NP 100 Points

    Nona Crouse, NP

    Clinch Valley Physicians Associates
    1 Clinic Rd
    Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • Tammy Hurley, FNP 100 Points

    Tammy Hurley, FNP

    Clinch Valley Physicians Associates
    1 Clinic Rd
    Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • Kristen Jackson, FNP-C 100 Points

    Kristen Jackson, FNP-C

    Clinch Valley Physicians Associates
    1 Clinic Rd
    Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • Jill Matney, NP 100 Points

    Jill Matney, NP

    Clinch Valley Physicians Associates
    1 Clinic Rd
    Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • Ladonna Osborne, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Ladonna Osborne, FNP-BC

    Clinch Valley Physicians Associates
    1 Clinic Rd
    Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • Amy Roberts, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Amy Roberts, FNP-BC

    Clinch Valley Physicians Associates
    1 Clinic Rd
    Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • Lisa Stiltner, FNP-C 100 Points

    Lisa Stiltner, FNP-C

    Clinch Valley Physicians Associates
    1 Clinic Rd
    Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • Anna Wess, FNP-C 100 Points

    Anna Wess, FNP-C

    Clinch Valley Physicians Associates
    1 Clinic Rd
    Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
  • Holly Blankenship, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Holly Blankenship, FNP-BC

    Clinch Valley Center of Diabetes and Internal Medicine
    Distance: 1.95 mi
    6719 Gov. G. C. Peery Hwy.
    Suite 1400
    Richlands, VA 24641
  • Dara Ratliff, FNP 100 Points

    Dara Ratliff, FNP

    Clinch Valley Oncology Center
    Distance: 1.95 mi
    6719 Gov George C. Peery Hwy
    Suite 1250
    Richlands, VA 24641
  • Robert Bishop, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Robert Bishop, FNP-BC

    Clinch Valley Urology
    Distance: 1.95 mi
    6719 Gov George C. Peery Hwy
    Suite 1800
    Richlands, VA 24641
  • Emily McClanahan, FNP 100 Points

    Emily McClanahan, FNP

    Richlands Pulmonary & Breathing Center
    Distance: 1.95 mi
    6719 Governor George C Peery Highway
    Suite 1600
    Richlands, VA 24641
  • Adam Stiltner, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Adam Stiltner, FNP-BC

    Clinch Valley Urgent Care
    Distance: 2.9 mi
    111 Fashion Rd
    Ste D
    Pounding Mill, VA 24637
  • Abigail G. Whitt, NP
    100 Points

    Abigail G. Whitt, NP

    Carilion Clinic Family Medicine - Tazewell
    Distance: 13.33 mi
    388 Ben Bolt Ave
    Tazewell, VA 24651
  • Rebekah A. Peery, NP
    100 Points

    Rebekah A. Peery, NP

    Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
    Distance: 13.33 mi
    388 Ben Bolt Ave
    Tazewell, VA 24651

Nearby Cities

Richlands (1.95 mi)
Pounding Mill (2.9 mi)
Tazewell (13.33 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

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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.

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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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