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  • Claire Biolatto, MSN, FNP-C 150 Points

    Claire Biolatto, MSN, FNP-C

    Mosaic Community Health - Conners Health Center
    2065 Ne Tucson Way
    Ste 110
    Bend, OR 97701
  • Sian Heyworth, FNP 150 Points

    Sian Heyworth, FNP

    Mosaic Community Health - Conners Health Center
    2065 Northeast Tucson Way
    Ste 110
    Bend, OR 97701
  • Julie Whalen, FNP 150 Points

    Julie Whalen, FNP

    Mosaic Community Health - Conners Health Center
    2090 Northeast Wyatt Court
    Bend, OR 97701
  • Don McFerran, PMHNP 140 Points

    Don McFerran, PMHNP

    McFerran Don MSN
    731 NW Franklin Ave
    Bend, OR 97701
  • Julie Duncan, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC 100 Points

    Julie Duncan, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC

    Mosaic Community Health - Conners Health Center
    2065 Ne Tucson Way
    Ste 110
    Bend, OR 97701
  • Mark Press, FNP 100 Points

    Mark Press, FNP

    Mosaic Community Health - Conners Health Center
    2065 Ne Tucson Way
    Ste 110
    Bend, OR 97701
  • Amy Tatom, MSN, FNP-C 100 Points

    Amy Tatom, MSN, FNP-C

    Mosaic Community Health - Conners Health Center
    2065 Ne Tucson Way
    Ste 110
    Bend, OR 97701
  • Elizabeth Winters, MSN, FNP-C 100 Points

    Elizabeth Winters, MSN, FNP-C

    Mosaic Community Health - Conners Health Center
    2065 Northeast Tucson Way
    Ste 110
    Bend, OR 97701
  • Sarah Benrath, PNP-BC, MPH, MSN 100 Points

    Sarah Benrath, PNP-BC, MPH, MSN

    Mosaic Community Health - East Bend Health Center
    230 Ne 6th St
    Rm S-19
    Bend, OR 97701
  • Ellie Millan, PNP 100 Points

    Ellie Millan, PNP

    Mosaic Community Health - East Bend Health Center
    2084 Ne Professional Ct
    Bend, OR 97701
  • Christine Barlow

    Christine Barlow

    Christine BarlowMPAS, PA-C
    2542 Northeast Courtney Drive STE. 105
    Bend, OR 97701

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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.


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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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