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  • Jessica Adair, CRNP
    200 Points

    Jessica Adair, CRNP

    Baptist Health Neuroscience Partners - Neurology
    2065 East South Blvd
    Suites 201 and 301
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Kellie Bagi, CRNP
    200 Points

    Kellie Bagi, CRNP

    Baptist Health Neuroscience Partners - Neurology
    2065 East South Blvd
    Suites 201 and 301
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Holly Cluck, CRNP
    200 Points

    Holly Cluck, CRNP

    Baptist Health Neuroscience Partners - Neurology
    2065 East South Blvd
    Suites 201 and 301
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Stevie Vega, NP
    200 Points

    Stevie Vega, NP

    Baptist Health Neuroscience Partners - Neurology
    2065 East South Blvd
    Suites 201 and 301
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Ashley Powell, ACNP-BC, MSN, CCRN
    200 Points

    Ashley Powell, ACNP-BC, MSN, CCRN

    Baptist Health Neuroscience Partners - Neurosurgery
    2065 East South Blvd
    Suite 204
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Heather Bland, FNP-C
    200 Points

    Heather Bland, FNP-C

    Baptist Health Primary Care Partners - Baptist Medical Center South
    2055 E South Blvd
    Suite 308
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Nickie Lynch, MSN, CRNP
    200 Points

    Nickie Lynch, MSN, CRNP

    Baptist Health Primary Care Partners - Baptist Medical Center South
    2055 E South Blvd
    Suite 308
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Laura Crum, CRNP
    200 Points

    Laura Crum, CRNP

    UAB Multispecialty Clinic - Cardiothoracic Surgery, South
    2055 E South Blvd
    Suite 603
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Deana Morrison, NP-C
    200 Points

    Deana Morrison, NP-C

    UAB Multispecialty Clinic - Gastroenterology
    2119 East South Blvd
    Ste 200
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Lisa Norton, CRNP
    200 Points

    Lisa Norton, CRNP

    UAB Multispecialty Clinic - Gastroenterology
    2119 East South Blvd
    Ste 200
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Rebecca Alexander, CRNP 100 Points

    Rebecca Alexander, CRNP

    Baptist Health ENT Partners
    2055 East South Blvd
    Suite 908
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Matthew Delk, CRNP 100 Points

    Matthew Delk, CRNP

    Baptist Health Primary Care Partners - Baptist Medical Center South
    2055 E South Blvd
    Suite 308
    Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Lela Rivers, MSN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Lela Rivers, MSN, FNP-C

    UAB Multispecialty Clinic - Urology, South
    2119 East South Blvd
    Ste 200
    Montgomery, AL 36116

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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